Welcome to Why Can’t They Play?, a Strong Girl Talk podcast presented by RE.sport. Today, Sasha interviews Dr. Janelle Joseph who leads the research on racialized youth in sport and physical activity as part of RE.sport. Dr. Joseph is an internationally recognized and award-winning storyteller and scholar committed to disseminating knowledge about racial justice, health, and sport.
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In this episode we hear about all the great work Dr. Joseph is doing to help more kids stay in sport. You’ll hear about:
* Dr. Joseph’s OUA (Ontario University Athletics) Anti-Racism Reports
* The IDEAS (Indigeneity, Diaspora, Anti-Racism, and Equity) Research Lab
We talk about how we can use cultural dance in schools as a way to get kids moving in Physical Health and Education class. We also challenge the design considerations of sporting equipment - just whose head fits in a hockey helmet? Do they ever consider different types of hair when designing a helmet?!
And a whole lot more with Dr. Joseph.
Don’t forget about the RE.sport microgrants, which are open through October 30th; you can find more information here and if you missed the information sessions you can find recordings at the bottom of the page.
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We worked with the RE.sport team to create a graphic novel that’s research-based and evidence-informed to help kids understand the barriers that their peers may face in sport. It’s available for preorder now, and bulk options (with PDF lesson plan downloads and a tryout assessment) are available for classes and teams. Check it out here.
You walk past the tryout poster in the hallway.Some kids can’t wait.Some feel nervous.Some don’t even stop to look.
What is stopping some kids from trying out for the team while others don’t think twice? What makes some kids excited, while other kids don’t even consider signing up?
Asking “Why Can’t They Play?” seems like a simple question, but it has an incredibly complex answer. All kids should be able to play, but for some, a tryout poster hanging in the hall is just another reminder of why they can’t play.
In this graphic novel, a team of researchers breaks down some of the main ways that a soccer tryout can exclude many kids—and why that’s wrong, and what kids, coaches and educators can do about it.
When we work together, we can find a way that we can all play.
