Language: English, French

Workshop Duration: ~1.5 hour (self-paced)

Target Audience: Designed for professionals across the sport, recreation, education, and health sectors - including coaches, instructors, programmers, administrators, and educators interested in creating more inclusive, welcoming environments.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of workshop completion and one National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) point (if applicable).

This workshop is part of the Physical Literacy Leader - Level 1 and Quality Sport Leader - Level 1 Certification pathways.

Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment is essential to supporting lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. This on-demand workshop introduces the concept of belonging and offers tools to help practitioners cultivate spaces where individuals feel accepted, valued, and connected.
Through this expert-led video module, participants will explore how bias, power, privilege, and intersectionality shape our programs—and how we can shift our practices to foster stronger connections and equitable access.

Belonging is more than just a feeling—it’s a foundational part of quality sport experiences and the development of physical literacy for everyone.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how bias, power, and privilege impact participation in sport and physical activity
• Define intersectionality and its relevance in inclusive programming
• Discuss practical strategies for facilitating belonging in sport and physical activity spaces
• Reflect on personal assumptions and create opportunities for continued self-development

Delivery Format:
This is a self-paced, on-demand workshop video - you can complete it anytime, at your convenience.

Looking to schedule this workshop for a group instead? We also offer a live, interactive version. To book a group workshop or learn more, please complete this form or contact us at workshops@sportforlife.ca.