2024 APEQ Conference

2024 APEQ Conference

Join physical educators from across Quebec at the annual APEQ Conference on November 14th at Champlain College- Saint-Lambert!

Date and time

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM GMT-5

Location

Champlain College Saint-Lambert

900 Rue Riverside Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 3P2 Canada

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Agenda

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Presentation

Dr. Astrid Kendrick

Working in the Alberta public school system demands emotional labour from educational assistants, teachers, school leaders and other education workers. Occupational hazards such as compassion fatigue...

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Social at L'Gros Luxe Vieux Longueuil

Join us for a post conference social at L'Gros Luxe! 217 Rue Saint-Charles O, Longueuil, QC J4H 1E1

Using FUNdational Games to assess your students Fundamental Movement Skills

Robert Matheson (CIRA Ontario)

The Fundamental Movement Skills are the building blocks to becoming physically literate. Over the last few years, many of our students have missed out on opportunities to develop these essential skil...

Introduction to Weight Training for H.S Students

Mackenzy St-Pierre and Mike Creamer (McGill University)

This workshop is intended for High School teachers looking to increase their knowledge base in strength training and fitness center use for high school students. Teachers will learn how to manage the...

This is how we roll: Different games, different abilities, different equipment

Isabelle Orianne-Walker & Vanessa Sayer

Join us to freshen up your PE classes in this activity-based session. With inspiration from this year’s SHAPE America Convention, we’ve curated a short list of fun, energetic and challenging games! A...

Nature Walk & Poetry Session

Kelsey Begg

Discover the benefits of outdoor education! The workshop starts with a brief presentation on the benefits of learning outside the classroom followed by a guided nature walk/scavenger hunt. Worksheets...

You got this: create your own lead up games!

Joseph Ricci

Are you constantly trying to figure out new and fun ways to teach students new skills in your classroom? Creating games is a skill in itself and with practice, you can become proficient at tailoring ...

Launch Your Programming to New Heights with PHE Canada’s NEW Passport for Life

Tricia Zakaria (PHE Canada)

Explore and experience a range of activities in this physically active session highlighting PHE Canada’s new Passport for Life. Various activities will be introduced including those designed to foste...

Teaching PE Internationally: Experiences, Insights and Tips

Cindy Pressé

Considering teaching abroad as a Physical Education teacher but unsure where to begin? In this presentation, I'll share my experiences, explain how to find international job opportunities, highlight ...

Physical Literacy: Locomotor, Manipulative Sending, Manipulative Receiving, an

John Byl (GOPHER)

Physical Education classes and recreation experiences are important places for students to develop their physical competence, so they feel competent to move in life, and with that confidence develop ...

Empowering Children to Move Well!

Joanne Lawson

Join our interactive workshop and become part of the Champions for Life movement, where over 165,000 children have been empowered with the skills, confidence and motivation to stay active for life. ...

Interactive Physical Education

Francois Duval

This tech workshop will be all about using interactive tools to create teams, develop strategy using interactive courts and create action plans around how to effectively use it for teachers and stude...

Physical Education “Canvases”

Francois Duval

Francois will be diving into physical education Canvases in his second workshop. These interactive documents are created to help educators and students better understand a variety of sports common to...

Benefits of Outdoor Education in Secondary Education

Elyse Mainville

Although the benefits of outdoor activities are well recognized, adolescents seem to spend less time in such environments, despite the importance of adolescence for adopting active and healthy behavi...

Concussions in Schools Today

Laura Pfeiffer

Over 200,000 concussions were reported in Canada last year. Proper recovery is essential to good brain health and protocols have recently changed. Find out how to recognize the signs, plan a student'...

Using Blended Learning to Design CEGEP PE Courses

Krista Smeltzer, Erin Goldstein, and Lynn Coward

Blended Learning (BL) at Champlain emerged prior to the onset of the pandemic. Three PE teachers wasted no time exploring how it could be applied to their courses. Fostering cognitive, social, and te...

Omnikin

Paolo Zambito

Join us for an engaging session where you'll explore the power of cooperative gameplay to inspire active lifestyles and boost confidence in all participants. Discover a plethora of new game ideas fea...

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Pre-Conference Walk

Meet us at the front of the College for an outdoor walk in SeaWay Park!

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Pre-Conference Yoga

Join us in D-209, the Ginette Bourque Fitness Studio for a morning yoga practice. Showers are available.

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM

Pre-Conference Open Workout Time

Take advantage of this time to workout on your own in the D-201 Weight Room.

“Essentials” Of Sport Stacking with Speed Stacks!

Jeff Howell

This session will feature lessons from the New Speed Stacks online curriculum. Learn and review the sport stacking patterns, 3-3-3, 3-6-3, and the Cycle. Experience stacking and movement activities...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 15 minutes

Welcome to the 2024 APEQ Conference taking place at Champlain College Saint-Lambert!

Get ready for a day filled with exciting speakers, engaging workshops, and time to connect with PHE friends. Join us for our keynote on teacher wellness, 4 exciting blocks of workshops, and an information session on concussion management in PE. Get ready for a day filled with exciting speakers, engaging workshops, and time to connect with PHE friends. Whether you're a veteran teacher, starting your career, or an undergraduate student, this conference is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. Sessions are aimed at all levels of PE from K-CEGEP.

Check out our FAQ's for information on avoiding traffic by arriving early for pre-conference activities (yoga or walk in Seaway Park) and our post-conference social at L'Gros Luxe in Vieux Longueuil. If you're coming from far, hotel information can also be found in the FAQ's.

We look forward to learning, growing, re-connecting, and having fun!



Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

There is a large parking lot available on site. A parking pass will be emailed to you a few days before the conference. Please print and provide the paper pass to the parking attendant. Please note that showing the pass on your electronic device will not be accepted and you will have to pay $7.

Is there a hotel nearby?

The Sandman Hotel is conveniently located a 15 minute walk away next the Longueuil Metro Station (with many shops and restaurants). You can also find Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal nearby as well.

Want to avoid traffic?

Join us early for a pre-conference yoga session at 7:45 (mats and props will be available for you!) and stay late for our social being at at L'Gros Luxe Vieux Longueuil from 4:30-6:30.

Is food included?

We will have a morning snack break and lunch, complete with coffee and beverages!

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Organized by

Association of Physical Educators of Quebec

APEQ is a professional organization dedicated to serving the Physical Education specialists of Quebec’s English school boards.

Early bird discount
$85 – $115