Physical Literacy Informed Physical Education
Introduction In order for physical literacy to be operationalised within teaching practice it needs to be unpacked for use within physical education. It is difficult…
Physical Literacy Conference 2021: Cultural Connection Around the World
IPLA Conference 2021 – Physical literacy: Cultural Connection Around the World The International Physical Literacy Association is hosting six online conferences across the world. The event…
Physical Literacy For Schools: Sport Australia
As physical literacy (PL) grows in interest so to do calls for specific guidance on how to implement a PL informed approach in schools. School…
Covid-19 and Physical Literacy Infographics
The IPLA in association with PE Scholar have created the following infographic to capture current thoughts around how Covid-19 might be impacting upon the development…
Physical literacy in the spotlight with new EU Erasmus project
The International Sport and Culture Association is leading a consortium of 11 partners including physical literacy experts and grassroots sport, education, health sectors who are…
Physical Literacy & Teacher Professional Development
Jurbala (2015; p. 380) argued that: “in order for the concept of physical literacy to succeed when other efforts to promote physical activity have largely…
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…
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…