Manitoba Makes Fitness Mandatory for All Students | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba’s bold new “Every Body, Every Day” initiative makes physical education mandatory from kindergarten to Grade 12, launching a two-year pilot across Winnipeg, Brandon, and rural areas to get kids moving—and away from screens. Beyond exercise, the curriculum teaches essential life skills like cooking and addresses modern challenges such as social media’s mental health impact and e-scooter safety. Designed to build lifelong healthy habits, the program invites teachers and parents to provide feedback to ensure real-world effectiveness—marking a major step toward a healthier future for…