Importance of Physical Literacy The definition of physical literacy refers to the “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities (International Physical Literacy Association, 2014). In Canada’s Physical Literacy Consensus Statement in June of 2015- stakeholders began to note the importance of implementing physical literacy from a young age. This rapid excitement about the topic lead to an increase promotion to develop physical literacy skills. This consensus statement described physical literacy as four essential parts, each of which are interconnecting to one another. These four parts are made up of: motivation and confidence which is affective,
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During the SHAPE America Convention in St. Louis in 2014 representatives from countries such as England, Canada, China and the United States provided perspectives about how the concept of physical literacy has been adapted in different parts of the world. They found that the debate in physical literacy has progressed rapidly in the last ten years and that it is crucial to the acquisition of essential life skills for active participation in society (Roetert & Jefferies, 2014). They also stated that physical literacy should be recognized as the foundation of an inclusive participation continuum over ones lifespan. They were able to see that individuals that participate and learn physical literacy skills from a young age will have the skill set possible to continue participation in physical activity throughout there life. Finally, they described that physical literacy could potentially serve as a unifying term to describe the overall outcome of quality physical education, physical activity, sport and recreation programs”. They stated that other countries are also adopting modes of teaching physical literacy. Sweden, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands all have adopted there own adaptations to teach physical literacy. For Chinese students, they are using a centralized approach to …show more content…
There are many effects that are not only limited to physical but also mental, psychosocial and brain health which also can lead to improved academic performance (Muth, 2015). So essentially, learning these basic skills that can be taught from like 4 months can have a lifelong impact. Our generation now is so focused on sport and competition that we lose focus that play and recreation is at the heart of physical literacy and building active individuals. As Much (2015) describes it, more and more organizations are joining forces to both promote and support physical literacy (Muth, 2015). They are collaborating using a collective impact model which focuses on the conditions needed for improving physical literacy. These conditions are a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication and a backbone of support organizations. These ideas surrounding shared ideas of what improves physical literary and a continuous learning of physical skills only will enhance a child 's confidence and desire for physical
During the SHAPE America Convention in St. Louis in 2014 representatives from countries such as England, Canada, China and the United States provided perspectives about how the concept of physical literacy has been adapted in different parts of the world. They found that the debate in physical literacy has progressed rapidly in the last ten years and that it is crucial to the acquisition of essential life skills for active participation in society (Roetert & Jefferies, 2014). They also stated that physical literacy should be recognized as the foundation of an inclusive participation continuum over ones lifespan. They were able to see that individuals that participate and learn physical literacy skills from a young age will have the skill set possible to continue participation in physical activity throughout there life. Finally, they described that physical literacy could potentially serve as a unifying term to describe the overall outcome of quality physical education, physical activity, sport and recreation programs”. They stated that other countries are also adopting modes of teaching physical literacy. Sweden, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands all have adopted there own adaptations to teach physical literacy. For Chinese students, they are using a centralized approach to …show more content…
There are many effects that are not only limited to physical but also mental, psychosocial and brain health which also can lead to improved academic performance (Muth, 2015). So essentially, learning these basic skills that can be taught from like 4 months can have a lifelong impact. Our generation now is so focused on sport and competition that we lose focus that play and recreation is at the heart of physical literacy and building active individuals. As Much (2015) describes it, more and more organizations are joining forces to both promote and support physical literacy (Muth, 2015). They are collaborating using a collective impact model which focuses on the conditions needed for improving physical literacy. These conditions are a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication and a backbone of support organizations. These ideas surrounding shared ideas of what improves physical literary and a continuous learning of physical skills only will enhance a child 's confidence and desire for physical