A Professional Development Program to Enhance Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge and Operationalization of Physical LiteracyJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 38 Số 2 - Trang 126-135 - 2019
Lowri C. Edwards, Anna Bryant, Kevin Morgan, Stephen‐Mark Cooper, Anwen M. Jones, Richard Keegan
Introduction: Despite increases in research and implementation, physical
literacy continues to be largely misinterpreted by practitioners. The purpose of
this study was to devise, implement, and evaluate a professional development
program that works in a primary school environment to enhance their knowledge
and operationalization of physical literacy.Methods: Following a 3-month needs
assessment p... hiện toàn bộ
The Role of Knowledge and Understanding in Fostering Physical LiteracyJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 280-287 - 2018
Lorraine Cale, Jo Harris
This article explores the role of knowledge and understanding in fostering
physical literacy, which is considered fundamental to successful participation
in physical activity, and to valuing and taking responsibility for engaging in
physical activities for life. First, it highlights the place and importance of
knowledge and understanding within the broad concept, cognitive domain, and
attributes o... hiện toàn bộ
How Is Physical Literacy Defined? A Contemporary UpdateJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 237-245 - 2018
Cara Shearer, Hannah Goss, Lowri C. Edwards, Richard Keegan, Zöe Knowles, Lynne M. Boddy, Elizabeth J. Durden-Myers, Lawrence Foweather
Physical literacy continues to gain global momentum, yet the definition and
underlying concept of physical literacy remain contested in both research and
practice. This lack of clarity has the potential to undermine the
operationalization of physical literacy. This paper considers the various
definitions of physical literacy that are currently adopted internationally.
Physical literacy experts ide... hiện toàn bộ
Physical Literacy and Human FlourishingJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 308-311 - 2018
Elizabeth J. Durden-Myers, Margaret Whitehead, Niek Pot
This article explores the relationship between physical literacy and human
flourishing. Understanding the contribution physical literacy may have in
nurturing human flourishing extends the philosophical rationale and importance
of physical literacy in relation to maximizing human potential. This article
proposes that the concept of physical literacy is being embraced worldwide, in
part due to the ... hiện toàn bộ
Implications for Promoting Physical LiteracyJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 262-271 - 2018
Elizabeth J. Durden-Myers, Nigel R. Green, Margaret J. Snowling
This study considers the implications for teachers of physical education of
adopting physical literacy as the focus of their work. These implications arise
from the philosophical underpinning of the concept, from the definition of
physical literacy and are in line with the mission of the International Physical
Literacy Association. In the first section of this study, recommendations
stemming from ... hiện toàn bộ
Physical Literacy From Philosophy to PracticeJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 37 Số 3 - Trang 246-251 - 2018
Niek Pot, Margaret J. Snowling, Elizabeth J. Durden-Myers
This article aims to give an overview of the philosophical foundations of
physical literacy (monism, existentialism, and phenomenology) and to discuss how
philosophy can be operationalized in physical education practice. When
translated into physical education practice, the physical literacy philosophies
give credence to the view that, in schools, physical education should not be
considered as a s... hiện toàn bộ
Defining Physical Literacy for Application in Australia: A Modified Delphi MethodJournal of Teaching in Physical Education - Tập 38 Số 2 - Trang 105-118 - 2019
Richard Keegan, Lisa M. Barnett, Dean Dudley, Richard D. Telford, David R. Lubans, Anna Bryant, Will Roberts, Philip J. Morgan, Natasha Schranz, Juanita R. Weissensteiner, Stewart A. Vella, Jo Salmon, Jenny Ziviani, Anthony D. Okely, Nalda Wainwright, John R. Evans
Purpose: The development of a physical literacy definition and standards
framework suitable for implementation in Australia.Method: Modified Delphi
methodology.Results: Consensus was established on four defining
statements:Core—Physical literacy is lifelong holistic learning acquired and
applied in movement and physical activity contexts;Composition—Physical literacy
reflects ongoing changes integ... hiện toàn bộ