The right dose of safety
Moving, playing and exploring are essential to children’s overall development. Safety remains a priority when participating in physical activities, whether through sports, free play or active transportation. However, trying to eliminate risk entirely can limit opportunities for children to explore, develop independence and acquire new skills.
The concept of The right dose of safety aims to strike a balance between injury prevention and allowing children to experience an acceptable level of risk that is appropriate for their abilities and environment.
Finding the Right Balance
Developed from the work of the Table sur le mode de vie physiquement actif (TMVPA), these training videos provide a better understanding of The right dose of safety principles and how to create environments that support safety, movement, independence and children’s development.
Understand the principles of The right dose of safety;
Distinguish between hazards and risks, and better understand the benefits associated with acceptable risk-taking;
Use the Haddon Matrix to analyze risks and the various factors that can influence safety;
Apply these concepts to different environments, including municipal and school settings;
Explore assessment tools that provide a more nuanced perspective on situations and the sense of safety experienced by those involved.
Training Content
Explore the key concepts and better understand the role that acceptable risk-taking can play in children’s development.
Analyze different situations and explore ways to balance safety, movement and development in municipal environments.
Explore the principles of The right dose of safety as they apply to school activities and environments.
Free Training
This free training is presented by 100°, with support from Quebec’s Ministry of Education, and developed in collaboration with the Table sur le mode de vie physiquement actif.
The Association québécoise des centres de la petite enfance (AQCPE) also contributed to the development of the training.
Executive Director | Fédération des éducateurs et éducatrices physiques enseignants du Québec (FÉÉPEQ)
With several years of experience teaching physical education and health, Christian Leclair contributes to the development and advancement of the profession in Quebec. His background in teaching, supervision and kinanthropology has fostered his interest in developing educational initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles among young people.
Director – Public Education and Events | Lifesaving Society
Active in the aquatic field for more than 30 years, Guilaine Denis has extensive expertise in water-related injury prevention and public education. Her work with the Lifesaving Society includes contributing to the analysis of the circumstances surrounding drownings and aquatic incidents to support the development of prevention initiatives.
President | Table sur le mode de vie physiquement actif
A gold medallist in the three-metre springboard event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Sylvie Bernier has devoted many years to promoting healthy lifestyles and active living. She contributes to a variety of initiatives aimed at creating environments that support health, movement and well-being.