Bio: Natalie is a Public Health Nurse with Public Health Sudbury & Districts, dedicated to enhancing physical literacy across health, education, recreation, and sport. With over 18 years of experience in physical activity promotion, she believes physical literacy is the vehicle that leads to lifelong movement and health.

Natalie is an innovative and lifelong learner who has a completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a diploma in Physical Fitness and Nutrition and graduate studies in sociology. Throughout her career, she has worked at local, regional, provincial levels to advocate for and raise awareness about the critical importance of fostering physical literacy in children and youth. She supports project coordination for Active Sudbury and is a Learning Facilitator for the Sport for Life Society and the Coaches Association of Ontario delivering workshops across sectors and solidifying physical literacy as the pathway of an active Canada!

Bio: Carolyn is a Master Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Health at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario.  Her focus is on supporting Teacher Candidates as they learn about Physical Literacy, Physical Education, Health and the importance of holistic wellness in schools.  Carolyn began her teaching career in Calgary, Alberta, as a Health and Physical Education teacher.  She moved home to Sudbury as a new parent and began her university time supporting teacher candidates in their placements.  She has taught in the faculty for almost 20 years and has seen the development of physical literacy as a key concept in the curriculum.  She is a founding member of Active Sudbury, and a  Learning Facilitator for Sport for Life, working with these organizations to build capacity in the education sector.

Session 1 (English)

Title and session description:

From silos to systems: Building active communities through physical literacy

Active Sudbury is nearing its 10-year milestone, marking not only a decade of impact but also a wealth of growth in understanding, knowledge, skills, and leadership in advancing physical literacy. This presentation highlights how a decade of collaboration, guided by Sport for Life’s Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C), has advanced physical literacy as an upstream health promotion approach. By collaborating across the education, sport, recreation, and health sectors, Active Sudbury uses physical literacy as the gateway to be active for life. Through community engagement and cross-sector partnerships, the initiative fosters lifelong competence, confidence, and motivation to move. This model demonstrates how coordinated local action can drive systems change, reduce barriers, and support healthier, more active communities.

Session 2 (French)

Titre de la présentation et description de la séance :

Mobilisez les enseignants pour la littératie physique – L’exemple de Sudbury actifLes participants découvriront comment la littératie physique constitue une approche globale pour améliorer la santé, la confiance et la participation active des élèves, tout en renforçant les liens communautaires.À partir de l’exemple inspirant de Sudbury Actif et de l’initiative Littératie physique pour les communautés par Sport pour la vie, ils apprendront comment :

• Créer ou améliorer des espaces intérieurs et extérieurs favorisant le jeu inclusif et le développement des habiletés motrices de base.

• Mettre en place des plans de leçon, des programmes sportifs et des occasions de mouvement tout au long de la journée scolaire.

• Accédez des formations et du perfectionnement professionnel en littératie physique pour le personnel éducateur.

• Utiliser des pratiques exemplaires pour évaluer et suivre la progression des élèves.

Les participants quitteront la séance avec des outils et idées claires pour animer leurs écoles et inspirer des communautés plus actives et en santé.