Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy
PHYSICAL LITERACY?
• Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical
competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take
responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life."
Canadian Sport for Life (2005) and Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada (2011)
PHYSICALLY LITERATE PEOPLE ARE ABLE
TO
Develop the motivation
and ability to understand,
communicate, apply and
analyse various forms of
movement
Motivation PHYSICA
L Knowledge and
and
Understanding
Confidence LITERAC (Cognitive)
(Affective)
Y
Physical
Competence
(Physical)
PHYSICAL LITERACY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART
OF EVERY CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT.
Spatial
Awareness Improve Improved
More Happiness
Physical Fitness Confidence
Memory and
Academic Reduced Risk of Cognitive
Love of Sports Obesity
Attainment Function
A Sense of Improves
Freedom and Overall Health
Adventure