Defining physical literacy: making sense of a promiscuous concept

• Published in: Sport in society Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 163 - 180
• Main Author: Bailey, Richard
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 27.12.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Discourse; Literacy; Physical education; Physical fitness; Physical literacy; policy; Sports; sports coaching

The term physical literacy (PL) has become widely used in policy and practice discourses, engaging sport, physical activity, and physical education communities. Yet, despite its popularity, the term has taken many forms, encompassing different definitions, aims, and content. So, there is no single a...