Why Can't the Girls Play?

On today’s episode, we hear from Yumi, a Health and Physical Education (H&PE) teacher candidate who shares her journey in creating her own path to physical activity that centers on belonging, respect, and inclusion. She explores the importance of disrupting gender dynamics, prioritizing marginalized students, and refusing to accept the status quo.  This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. Gym Shorts was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly. The Gym Shorts logo was created by Fred Galang, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario.Resources & Links Stop, Start, Consider!: Doing Gender-Inclusive Physical Education and Sport Emotional Safety Queer Skate Toronto York Skateboarding Academy Impact Skateboard Club About Gym Shorts Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.  Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!