British Journal of Teaching Physical Education - 2005
How does the concept of Physical Literacy affect what is and might be the practice of Physical Education?
Dominic Haydn-Davies
Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of a Physical Education (PE) approach based on the concept of Physical Literacy (PL). Using Whiteheads (2001) definition of PL, the paper looks at how this philosophical viewpoint can be used in a practical PE setting.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA, 2002) identification of high quality PE outcomes corresponds, in part, with Whitehead's definition of PL. This study concludes that for PE to be considered 'high quality' it should actively aim to prepare children to participate in lifelong physical activity (LLPA) by focusing on skills and attitudes to be used outside limited curriculum time. Further considerations relate to teacher education with a focus on generic skills and strategies fundamental to learning in PE, rather than activity specific content.
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