Ontario Safety Guidelines

Whats New in Ontario
Physical Education Safety

Guidelines September
2016?
Presenter: Nancy Schad

Ophea Safety Consultant
Opheas Vision
All children and youth value and

enjoy the lifelong benefits of
healthy, active living.
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Session Objectives
This session will provide participants with the opportunity

to:
be familiar with components of the Safety Guidelines

and how to use them;
be familiar with the important changes to the 2016
Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines;
understand the ways that the changes affect teaching
and coaching of physical education and sport in the
educational setting; and
network with colleagues.
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The Ontario Physical Education
Safety Guidelines
The Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines
(OPESG) are produced by Ophea in partnership with:
OSBIE - Ontario School Boards Insurance Exchange

OASPHE - Ontario Association for the Support of
Physical and Health Educators
CIRA - Canadian Intramural Recreation Association -
Ontario
OFSAA - Ontario Federation of School Athletic
Associations
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The Ontario Physical Education Safety
Guidelines: safety.ophea.net
An online resource, Ontario Physical Education Safety
Guidelines are:
the minimum standard;

must be met when addressing the safety component;
for physical activities in curricular programs,
intramural activities, interschool practices and
competitions.
Boards can follow the guidelines as presented or can raise

the standards to meet their specific needs across the
province of Ontario.
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Intent of the Ontario Physical Education
Safety Guidelines
Assist administrators, teachers/coaches/intramural
supervisors in fulfilling obligations to provide the safest
possible program by addressing the critical safety
components listed by the Ministry of Educations H&PE
Curriculum 1-8; 9-10; 11-12:
Equipment;
Clothing and Footwear;
Facilities;
Special Rules and/or Instructions;
Supervision.
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Organization of the OPESG
All modules - Elementary & Secondary

(Curricular, Intramural, Interschool):
Generic Section
Sport/Activity Pages
Appendices
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Organization of the OPESG Generic
Section
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Organization of the OPESG Sport/Activity
Pages
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Organization of the OPESG Appendices
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Annual Revisions
Contents undergo an annual review:

new pages are added and revisions to existing
pages are made;
summary of revisions is posted to homepage.
Who must be aware of the revisions?

School boards that use OPESG.
School boards that have localized OPESG.
All teachers, coaches, intramural supervisors.
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Importance of Teachers/Coaches
Referencing the Current OPESG
Teachers responsible for teaching safe
participation.
OPESG is a living document and safety
standards/guidelines change.
Teachers/coaches responsible for keeping up to
date.
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Minimize Student Injury and Protection from
being named in a Negligence Suit
Teachers are expected to:

address most recent OPESG (or localized school safety
guidelines) prior to physical activity;
implement appropriate criteria in Generic Sections;
implement safety criteria on sport/activity pages;
implement appropriate appendices e.g., Appendix A
take attendance; and
document relevant safety practices.
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Litigious Society
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Litigious Society
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Litigation
Plaintiff lawyers know teachers are to follow a

standard of care
OPESG/localized versions recognized as standard
of care for physical activities in school setting in
Ontario
OPESG used to support claim that teacher/
principal/school board did not use minimum
standard
Claiming ignorance is not a defence in a
negligence suit
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2016 Changes to the
Generic Section
Generic Section: (All Modules)
All Modules
Revision to moving portable goals
Occasional teacher/coach/intramural supervisor
supervision
Curricular:
Peer pressure and student comfort level
Intramural:
Added minimum first aid requirement
Interschool:
Removed some coaching qualifications
Revised higher risk First Aid Certification statement
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Generic Section: Facilities Moving Portable Goals
All Modules
Facilities:
f) Moving portable goals
Teacher/staff member must inform students of

procedures for portable goals and review periodically.
If assisting teacher/staff member, only trained students
can be used. Constant visual supervision required.
Teacher/staff member designates a safe area for other
students away from path of moving portable goal.
Check path is clear (no obstructions and/or students).
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Generic Section: Supervision - Occasional
Teacher/Coach/Intramural Supervision All Modules
Supervision:
g) Curricular - Occasional Teacher Coverage:
The occasional teacher must have students participate
in physical activities commensurate with his/her ability
to safely teach that activity/sport.
h) Interschool - Coach:
Occasional teachers knowledge/skill and qualifications
must be appropriate.
i) Intramural:
) Occasional teachers knowledge of activity and ability
to safely supervise must be addressed.
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Generic Section: Special Rules/Instructions - Peer
Pressure and Student Comfort level - Curricular
b) Be aware of peer pressure and ensure student(s) not

coerced into participation.
When student displays hesitation verbally or non-
verbally, teacher must determine the reason(s).
If hesitation during the skill could put the student at
risk,
student must be directed to a more basic skill, or
allowed to select a challenge at comfort level,
including choice to not participate in the specific
activity.
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Generic Section: Generic Issues First Aid
Intramural Module
26. The minimum requirement for first aid
coverage of intramural activities is an individual
who is accessible and who takes responsibility
for providing first aid to injured participants
throughout the entirety of the activity.
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Generic Section: Generic Issues Coaching
Qualifications Higher Risk Sports - Interschool Modules
Effective September 1, 2016

Past experience within the last three years as a coach
in the activity/sport, having knowledge of the activity
(e.g., appropriate skills and progressions) and current
safety practices as outlined in the Ontario Physical
Education Safety Guidelines.
Removed past experience (within the last 10 years) as

a player or coach in that activity/sport.
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Generic Section: Generic Issues First Aid
Coverage Higher Risk Sports - Interschool Modules
29. First Aid Coverage for Lower and Higher Risk

Activities:
. minimum requirement for higher risk activities is an
individual who takes responsibility for providing first aid to
injured athletes and:
has current first aid certification, from recognized first
aid provider (e.g., St. John Ambulance, Red Cross)
includes, CPR B or C and introduction to spinal injury;
is in the area and readily accessible during the entire
practice/competition;
is knowledgeable of school board's concussion protocol;
is not a participant in the activity.
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Generic Issues: Questions/Reflection
Questions?
Reflection/Next Steps page
Jot down the safety information/issues that you want

to remember to share with others.
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2016 Changes to
Sport/Activity Pages
Sport/Activity Pages: New
Elementary and Secondary Curricular:

Spikeball
Elementary Curricular:
Outdoor Education Canoe Tripping (permissible
for Grades 7-8 only)
- Multi-day trips within 2 hours of emergency
medical assistance
Secondary Curricular:
Self Defense
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Sport/Activity Pages: Revised Names
Elementary/Secondary Curricular
Climbing Bouldering renamed to: Climbing -
Bouldering/Traverse Climbing Wall
Secondary Curricular
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking divided
into
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking - Local
Outdoor Education Backpacking/Hiking Back
Country
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Sport/Activity Pages: Safety Criteria Added
- Concussion
Concussion (all modules, all activities)
Students must receive training or information on
concussion prevention and awareness, specific to the
activity, prior to participating. Students must not
participate in the activity until this instruction has been
received.
Concussion Prevention: See Appendix C-5, 1d)

Prior to school year, semester, intramural activity, or
season
educate students about concussions (e.g., definition,
seriousness, causes)
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Concussion (contd.)
During specific activity - Appendix C-5, 2 a) & 2b)
teach and enforce the rules of the sport/activity that

limit or eliminate body contact or equipment-on-body
contact;
encourage students/athletes to follow the rules of play,
and to practise fair play;
discourage others from pressuring injured
students/athletes to play/participate;
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Transportation & Helmets
Student transportation to hospital (all modules, all

activities)
Determine and follow school board procedures when a
student requires transportation to hospital.
Activities where helmet is worn:

Helmets, as required by the activity, must be properly
fitted (as per manufacturers guidelines) and properly
worn.
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First Aid for Outside Providers
First Aid for Outside Activity Providers that are
on school site:
Follow the schools emergency first aid action
plan.
off school site:
At least one instructor or an individual who
takes responsibility for providing first aid must
have current First Aid qualifications equivalent
to or exceeding St. John Ambulances
Emergency First Aid with CPR C + AED.
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Water Activities - Curricular

Water Activities:
Instructor qualifications for swim test clarified
in (e.g., dragon boating/rowing/scuba/
snorkeling/windsurfing/diving/swimming/
triathlon/water polo).
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Winter Activities Curricular

Alpine Skiing/Snowblading/Snowboarding:
helmet must be worn at all ski resorts within and
outside of Ontario;
helmet standards specified;
parent/guardian information included re: helmets and
inspections of personal/borrowed equipment;
additional equipment safety requirements included for
facility provider;
importance of using only designated hills/trails; and
clarification of teacher and volunteer supervisor
qualifications.
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Winter Activities Curricular & Interschool (contd.)
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing:

additional parent/guardian information re: inspections
of personal/borrowed equipment;
additional equipment safety requirements included for
facility provider;
teacher/facility provider must do safety ski-through to
identify and inform students of hazards; and
teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications
clarified.
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Winter Activities - Curricular (contd.)

Snow Tubing:
helmet must be worn within and outside of
Ontario;
helmet standards specified;
clarification of individual lane/chute-use
safety; and
clarification of teacher and volunteer
supervisor qualifications, training and
responsibilities.
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Winter Activities - Curricular (contd.)

Tobogganing/Sledding:
safety standards for helmet specified i.e.,
parent/guardians informed of importance of
wearing helmet;
site must be inspected prior to activity to identify
hazards;
parent communication section included; and
teacher and volunteer supervisor qualifications,
training and responsibilities clarified.
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Softball - Elementary Curricular
Softball Lead up Games:

regulation softballs or baseballs must not be
used.
Softball-Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch:

regulation softballs must not be used; and
student must keep eye on the ball when running
bases and playing defense.
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- Softball Secondary Curricular

Softball Lob Ball/Slow Pitch/Three Pitch
regulation softballs used, helmets and gloves are
required
helmets with chin straps, must be done up;
otherwise, the helmet must fit and stay on the head.
all fielders must wear softball/baseball gloves.
modified softball, students must keep eye on the ball

when running bases and playing defense.
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Climbing General Procedures - Curricular

General Procedures:
school/commercial and portable/permanent
installation types clarified;
risk management guidelines now include spotting;
outside provider vs. teacher qualification requirements
clarified;
information on peer pressure and student comfort level
included; and
a relevant skill set is defined.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Questions/Reflection
Questions?

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Outdoor Education Supervisors - Curricular
Supervisory Definitions:
Teacher A person with a current certification from
Ontario College of Teachers, under contract with
school/board. This person is legally responsible for
students.
Trip Guide An individual who has required
certifications and/or knowledge/skills of route and
activity. This role could be fulfilled by teacher,
parent/guardian/volunteer or employee of outside
provider, and must be approved by school/board.
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Outdoor Education - Supervisors- Curricular (contd.)
Supervisory Definitions:
Parent/Guardian/Volunteer An adult who has been
approved by principal and has been instructed on
responsibilities (e.g., monitoring [supervision]).
Supervisor A supervisor is a teacher,
parent/guardian/volunteer or trip guide. This term is
used only in relation to supervision ratios.
Outside Provider - An outside facility contracted by
the school/board to provide activity services.
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Outdoor Education Special Rules/Instructions
1. Environmental considerations
Trip guide and teacher must:
be aware of and respond to changing weather
conditions prior to and during the trip;
cancel, postpone or alter the excursion if conditions
put students safety at an elevated level of risk
(e.g., wind, temperature, lightning storms, fog).
2. Others
hydration and food; washroom practices; student
information and communications;
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Outdoor Education Lifeguarding Qualifications Curricular
(contd.)
Canoeing Moving Water; Flat Water Kayaking;

Paddle Rafting
Lifeguarding qualifications
A teacher, trip guide or instructor over the
age of 18 must have a current National
Lifeguard (N.L.) certificate
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Backpacking
Local & Back Country Secondary Curricular
Backpacking- Local:
Single-day or multi-day trips from school or base
camp, that travel within 2 hours of the arrival of
emergency medical assistance.
Backpacking - Back Country:
Single day or multi-day trips, that travel more
than 2 hours from the arrival of emergency
medical assistance.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education -
Camping Elementary/Secondary - Curricular
Revised emergency procedures
Principal/designate and all teachers/trip guides must
have:
a map of route;
an excursion itinerary; and
the emergency action plan.
Campfire Safety Procedures

Constant Visual Supervision required when students:
fill and light camp stoves; and
light campfires.
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Canoeing Elementary/Secondary - Curricular
Revised Swim Test Procedures - Canoeing

1. Students can successfully complete swim test with or
without a PFD.
Weak/non-swimmers, or students that do not pass swim
test without a PFD);
must successfully complete the swim test while
wearing a PFD.
Components of swim test must be completed
successfully in sequence without other aids or stops.
2. Students who passed the swim test wearing a PFD
must wear PFD/Lifejacket on docks & also at
shoreline when water depth is a risk.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Canoeing
Elementary/Secondary - Curricular (contd.)
Revised Swim Test Procedures Canoeing

3. If canoe group includes students who passed swim test
in a PFD:
instructor/outside provider must be aware of students
who passed swim test with or without a PFD;
instructor must provide introductory instruction; and
an overall experience commensurate with skills and
ability of the group, e.g., instructor must consider:
the distance from shore;
the depth of water;
wind conditions; and
distance to assistance if required.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education - Canoeing
Elementary/Secondary - Curricular (contd.)
Revised Swim Test Procedures Canoeing

4. Supervision Ratios
1 supervisor per 8 students
If more than 4 students in group required a PFD to
pass swim test:
Additional lifeguard (Bronze Cross) is required;
Teacher/outside providers consider increasing
number of supervisors for group.
5. Lifeguard Qualifications:
teacher, trip guide or instructor, over 18, must have
minimum of current Bronze Cross.
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Swimming Elementary/Secondary Curricular
Swimming in Non-Designated Areas :

e.g., a campsite when on a canoe-trip;
lifeguard sets boundaries for swimming and
swims/checks allocated area for underwater hazards.
Diving:
When using outside provider, diving is permitted:
where water depth is (2.75m [9] minimum); and
safe water conditions as determined by the outside
provider.
When not using outside provider (i.e., using non-
commercial areas), diving is not permitted.
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Sport/Activity Pages: outdoor Education
Winter Camping Secondary Curricular
Local/Distant Definitions:
Local - Multi-day winter camping trips that:
travel within 2 hours from arrival of emergency
medical assistance; or
within easy reach of help (heated buildings are
accessible).
Distant - Multi-day winter camping trips that:

travel more than 2 hours from arrival of emergency
medical assistance; and or
motorized vehicle assistance is not accessible.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education Winter
Camping Secondary Curricular (Contd.)
Local/Distant Winter Camping First Aid Certification:

At least one trip guide must hold one of the following current
first aid certifications:
Local:
St. John Ambulances Emergency First Aid with CPR C + AED
St. John Ambulances Standard First Aid
St. John Ambulance Wilderness First Aid
Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR (Level C)
Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Canadian Ski Patrol First Aid Certificate
Equivalent to any of the above.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Outdoor Education Winter
Camping Secondary Curricular (Contd.)
Local/Distant Winter Camping First Aid Certification:

At least one trip guide must hold one of the following
current first aid certifications:
Distant:
Wilderness First Aid; OR
Wilderness Advanced First Aid; OR
Wilderness First Responder.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Lacrosse - Box, Team Handball
Elementary/Secondary - Curricular /Interschool
Moving of Portable Goals

Metal portable goals must be checked prior to use to
determine they are secure and will not tip over.
Portable goals must be inspected regularly for anything
that would hinder effective movement (e.g., defective
wheels).
After use, portable goals must be taken apart, removed
or secured so will not tip over (e.g., chained face-to-
face).
Students are to be instructed not to hang or swing on
goals.
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Sport/Activity Pages: Football Tackle
Secondary - Interschool
Clarification of coaching qualification statement:
One member of coaching staff must be
trained/certified in NCCP Safe Contact module every
five (5) years
Each member of coaching staff must have qualifications
derived from at least one of following:
NCCP Community Sport Coach Novice Coach Course
Trained in any of the NCCP Football Courses - Positional
Coach, Coordinator, Head Coach
Coaches that have in the past completed a level 1, 2, 3
or 4 certification (transferred by Football Canada into
the current NCCP designations)
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Sport/Activity Pages: Football Tackle
Secondary - Interschool (Contd).
Clarification of coaching qualification statement:
Attendance at tackle football clinic or workshop,
provided by instructor knowledgeable of activity and
where safety is addressed, (within the last five years)
and is recognized as NCCP Professional Development.
Accreditation as NCCP Learning Facilitator for Football
Past experience within last 3 years as coach in tackle
football, having knowledge of activity (e.g.,
appropriate skills and progressions) and current safety
practices as outlined in Ontario Physical Education
Safety Guidelines.
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Sport/Activity Pages: HockeyIce/Lead-up
Games - Secondary Curricular
Shinny/lead-up games (no goalie and puck does not
leave ice):
regulation puck is not permitted;
slap shots and sticks above waist not permitted; and
students must wear:
hockey helmet with cage;
throat protector;
gloves; and
elbow pads.
.
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Sport Activity Pages: Self Defense/Martial Arts Secondary
Curricular, Elementary/Secondary Intramural
Outside Providers Revised Qualifications:

To instruct a program in:
Judo - NCCP Dojo Instructor Competition Introduction;
Karate - NCCP Instructor Beginner, member in good
standing of Karate Ontario and Karate Canada; and
Taekwondo -18 years of age, 1st Dan Black Belt, NCCP
Instructor.
*NB. A teacher unfamiliar with Martial Arts (e.g., no

formalized training) must not teach the activity until:
assistance is provided by an appropriately trained staff; or
training is received.
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Sport Activity Pages: Self Defense
Elementary - Curricular
Teachers - Revised Qualifications:
A teacher unfamiliar with any self defense techniques and
skill progressions (e.g., no recent experience) must not
teach the activity until:
assistance is provided by appropriately trained staff;
or
Supervision Revisions:
Constant visual supervision during initial instruction and
demonstration of skills by students.
On site supervision after initial instruction.
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Sport Activity Pages: Basketball All
Modules; Rugby Secondary Interschool
Basketball
Curricular programs - dunking is not permitted
Interschool - hard hair accessories (e.g.,
barrettes/clips) not permitted.
Rugby
safe footing and traction in playing areas added;
potential hazards statement includes sprinkler
heads and sewer grates; and
World Rugby coaching qualifications included.
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Sport Activity Pages: Cheerleading Spirit/Dance
Elementary/Secondary Intramural
Skills
Stunting (e.g., lifting of another person or building of
bodies) and tumbling lines are not permitted.
Coaching qualifications:
A coach unfamiliar with any gymnastics skill progression
or spotting technique (e.g., no recent experience) must
not teach the activity until:
assistance is provided by an appropriately trained
staff; or
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Sport/Activity Pages: Questions/Reflection
Questions?

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Changes to
2016
Appendices
Appendices: New Outside Activity Providers-
Curricular and Intramural
Includes requirements of the educator and requirements
of the outside activity provider.
Elementary Curricular:
Appendix O
Secondary Curricular:
Appendix N
Elementary/Secondary Intramural:
Appendix P
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Appendices: Appendix A Interschool
Elementary:
New name: Sample Interschool Athletics Package for
Parents/Guardians
Secondary:
New name: Sample Interschool Athletics Package for
Parents/Guardians and students of the Age of Majority
concussion awareness and prevention procedures for

parents/guardians or students of the age of majority
were included
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Appendices: Appendix L All Modules
Sample Asthma Management Protocol

Revision of content relating to types of asthma
triggers and types of physical activity
Revised Managing Asthma Attacks poster
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Appendices: Questions/Reflection
Questions?

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Next Steps
Sharing/Discussion Groups
What?
Who?
How?
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Guidelines and
Support
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Whats New in Ontario

Physical Education Safety

Presenter: Nancy Schad

All children and youth value and

This session will provide participants with the opportunity

be familiar with components of the Safety Guidelines

OSBIE - Ontario School Boards Insurance Exchange

the minimum standard;

Boards can follow the guidelines as presented or can raise

All modules - Elementary & Secondary

Contents undergo an annual review:

Who must be aware of the revisions?

Teachers are expected to:

Plaintiff lawyers know teachers are to follow a

Teacher/staff member must inform students of

b) Be aware of peer pressure and ensure student(s) not

Effective September 1, 2016

Removed past experience (within the last 10 years) as

29. First Aid Coverage for Lower and Higher Risk

Reflection/Next Steps page

Jot down the safety information/issues that you want

Elementary and Secondary Curricular:

Concussion Prevention: See Appendix C-5, 1d)

teach and enforce the rules of the sport/activity that

Student transportation to hospital (all modules, all

Activities where helmet is worn:

Water Activities - Curricular

Winter Activities Curricular

Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing:

Winter Activities - Curricular (contd.)

Winter Activities - Curricular (contd.)

Softball - Elementary Curricular

Softball Lead up Games:

Softball-Lob Ball/Slo Pitch/Three Pitch:

- Softball Secondary Curricular

modified softball, students must keep eye on the ball

Climbing General Procedures - Curricular

Reflection/Next Steps page

Jot down the safety information/issues that you want

Canoeing Moving Water; Flat Water Kayaking;

Campfire Safety Procedures

Revised Swim Test Procedures - Canoeing

Revised Swim Test Procedures Canoeing

Revised Swim Test Procedures Canoeing

Swimming in Non-Designated Areas :

Distant - Multi-day winter camping trips that:

Local/Distant Winter Camping First Aid Certification:

Local/Distant Winter Camping First Aid Certification:

Moving of Portable Goals

Outside Providers Revised Qualifications:

*NB. A teacher unfamiliar with Martial Arts (e.g., no

Reflection/Next Steps page

Jot down the safety information/issues that you want

concussion awareness and prevention procedures for

Sample Asthma Management Protocol

Reflection/Next Steps page

Jot down the safety information/issues that you want

Ask the Expert

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