What distinguishes Physical Literacy from Physical Education?
Introduction I often get asked what is the difference between physical education and physical literacy? I also have people say that physical literacy is just…
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Physical Literacy and Flourishing
Introduction to Physical Literacy and Flourishing We say that a good specimen of an oak tree is an oak tree that is flourishing. In the…
Philosophical Foundations of Physical Literacy
Introduction Physical literacy is defined as the “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for…
Origins of Physical Literacy
Introduction The concept of physical literacy was formally launched in 2001, in Whitehead’s (2001) initial paper entitled, ‘The Concept of Physical Literacy’. Although, Whitehead recognised…
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Physical Literacy: A Guide for Educators [Paperback]
Physical Literacy: A Guide for Educators is an essential read for anyone trying to understand physical literacy in more detail and for those s…
Introducing PE homework to promote physical literacy out of school
However, while your work in the gymnasium may be over for now, every PE expert knows that an inactive summer holiday could erode a child’s fitness a…
Physical Literacy: The Plasticity of Young Minds
I recently came across this fantastic video by Doug Patterson. Doug in this video tries to learn how to ride a bike with a small…
An introduction to Physical Literacy
Physical literacy has been identified as the underlying goal of all physical activity. Physical literacy is a concept that addresses the whole child and respects…
Mobile Applications & Micro Blogging Technology Poster Presentation – International Physical Literacy Conference 2013
Recent advancements in ICT have allowed for the use of mobile technology and micro blogging within education to become a reality. Mobile apps, and mic…