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In this episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz bring back Rob Pacas to speak about How Physical Education helps attract, retain, and grow participation in youth sports.Rob shares what he has been doing for the last 10 months since we last spoke to him and how he has been inspiring and motivating people to stay active. Hear the discussion on:Why physical education is critical for the mental health and development of students Why schools need to work together to share information to improve programming across the country How leadership needs to address policy issues and support the professional development of the staffWhy specialists are required in the school system to support proper fundamental movement skill development and encourage free playRob shares how he has been working with schools to support their programming through the pandemic and opportunities there are in communities to build healthier and vibrant people. Check out Fitness in a bag at www.fitnessinabag.ca or find them on social media:Instagram: @fitness_in_a_bagFacebook: Fitness in a BagLinkedIn: Rob PacasRob Pacas spent over twenty years as the Director of the Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program (B.E.A.P). Rob was responsible for training and working with over 200 student-athletes each year from over 40 different sports organizations.Before teaching, Rob was a National Champion and World University All-Star at the University of Toronto. The Varsity Blues won a National Championship in Soccer in 1988, and his team was inducted into the University of Toronto Hall of Fame.Rob spent over twenty-five years educating teachers through Additional Qualification (AQ) courses at both the University of Toronto and York University. Rob continues to conduct presentations on fitness and fitness topics for OFSSA, OPHEA, and various Boards of Education. Rob travels across Ontario to educate teachers and students.Follow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information.Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life.The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.