What is physical literacy? What are the benefits of being physically literate? The term ‘physical literacy’ describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge that individuals develop in order to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life. Physical literacy encompasses far more than physical education in schools or structured sporting activities, offering instead a broader conception of physical activity, unrelated to ability. Through the use of particular pedagogies and the adoption of new modes of thinking, physical literacy promises more realistic models of physical competence and physical activity for a wider population, offering opportunities for everyone to become active and motivated participants. This is the first book to fully explore the meaning and significance of this important and emerging concept, and also the first book to apply the concept to physical activity across the lifecourse, from infancy to old age. Physical Literacy – explaining the philosophical rationale behind the concept and also including contributions from leading thinkers, educationalists and practitioners – is essential reading for all students and professionals working in physical education, all areas of sport and exercise, and health.
| ISBN: | 9780415487429 |
| Publication date: | 25th March 2010 |
| Author: | Margaret Physical Education Consultant, UK Whitehead |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 252 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport |
| Genres: |
Philosophy and theory of education Primary and middle schools Secondary schools Health & Fitness Personal and public health / health education Sports training and coaching Society and culture: general Sociology |
What is physical literacy? What are the benefits of being physically literate? The term ‘physical literacy’ describes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge that individuals develop in order to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life. Physical literacy encompasses far more than physical education in schools or structured sporting activities, offering instead a broader conception of physical activity, unrelated to ability. Through the use of particular pedagogies and the adoption of new modes of thinking, physical literacy promises more realistic models of physical competence and physical activity for a wider population, offering opportunities for everyone to become active and motivated participants. This is the first book to fully explore the meaning and significance of this important and emerging concept, and also the first book to apply the concept to physical activity across the lifecourse, from infancy to old age. Physical Literacy – explaining the philosophical rationale behind the concept and also including contributions from leading thinkers, educationalists and practitioners – is essential reading for all students and professionals working in physical education, all areas of sport and exercise, and health.
Physical Literacy features in the following genres: Philosophy and theory of education, Primary and middle schools, Secondary schools, Health & Fitness, Personal and public health / health education, Sports training and coaching, Society and culture: general, Sociology
Physical Literacy is available in Hardback
Physical Literacy was written by Margaret Physical Education Consultant, UK Whitehead and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Physical Literacy has 252 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport series
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