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…
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…
94 Years Old and a World Class Athlete
94 years old and competing as a world class athlete. What a great example of being physically literate for life.
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…
Primary School Physical Education & School Sport to Receive Funding to Boost the Olympic Legacy
Primary school physical education and school sport could be transformed thanks to a £150 million-a-year boost that will be ring-fenced for primary school sport. This…