Implications of physical literacy for research and practice A commentary

• Published in: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Vol. 87; no. 1; pp. 14 - 27
• Main Author: Corbin, Charles B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 02.01.2016; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: 20th century; Aktivität; Begriffsbestimmung; Bewegungsverhalten; Canada; College Programs; Cooperation; Definitions; Discipline; Fitness; Foreign Countries; Forschung; Gesundheitsförderung; Health Behavior; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; Kinesiology; Kompetenz; Leistungsbeurteilung; Lernziel; Literacy; Literacy programs; Motivation; Motor Reactions; Names; Peer Acceptance; Perceptions; Physical Education; Physical Education and Training - history; Physical education teachers; Physical Fitness; physical literacy; Reading Instruction; Selbstvertrauen; Sport; Sportaktivität; Sportpädagogik; sports; Sportunterricht; Teaching methods; Terminology as Topic; United States; Wissensvermittlung; Canada; United States; physical education; physical literacy; sports; Literacy
• ISSN: 0270-1367; 2168-3824; 2168-3824
• DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2016.1124722

Physical literacy is a term that has increasingly gained popularity in recent years. A variety of individuals and organizations have promoted the use of the term internationally, and a variety of claims have been made for the benefits of using the term. A historical overview allows the reader to consider physical literacy as one of many terms that have gained popularity in the field and describes divergent views as well as areas of agreement concerning the term physical literacy. Three North American institutional approaches to physical literacy are discussed. Other issues are also discussed, including assessment and other literacy types (e.g., health, sports). The article is designed to provoke thought among professionals and representatives of institutions concerning physical literacy. (Autor).