Program Overview

Welcome to Sport3! This online course for educators will show you how to use games and movement to spark meaningful conversations with your students about the real issues they face.

You’ll learn a simple three-part framework that transforms traditional gameplay into opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, practice conflict resolution, and build genuine connections with their peers. Whether you’re new to facilitation or looking to add a fresh approach to your classroom, you’ll find practical strategies you can start using right away.

What you’ll get from this course:

This course equips you with everything you need to facilitate Sport3 with confidence. You’ll gain practical strategies for creating rules that spark conversation, managing point systems that value fairness over winning, and leading debriefs that help students explore complex social issues. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources, a clear understanding of Sport3’s methodology, and the skills to make physical activity a powerful tool for meaningful dialogue with elementary & middle school students.

Course Content

Course Instructor

Alison Amero

Director, Sport3

Alison Amero is the Program Director of Sport3, where she has spent the past decade using physical activity as a catalyst for meaningful conversations with middle school students and organizations across Canada. With a 30-year career dedicated to Physical Activity, Wellness, and Education, Alison’s passion lies in creating spaces where teachers, educators, and students find purpose and connection in their work. Her goal is simple yet transformative: to ensure that every person in the Sport3 community can thrive.