Physical Education is the name of a subject whereas Physical Literacy is an overarching concept that embraces principles that can guide practice.
Physical Literacy – ‘Kiwi Style’
The concept of physical literacy is an excellent fit with Sport New Zealand’s vision of ‘enriching lives and inspiring a nation through physical activity and sport’. New Zealand has a proud history of being an active nation, which stems from generations of Kiwis enjoying a wonderful, playful upbringing. But we know that things are changing and we can’t assume we … Read More
Physical Literacy in Practice
Guest blog from Kate Ellis, Information Officer at the British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health.
The Value of Physical Literacy
This blog describes a lecture given by Margaret Whitehead describing “The Value of Physical Literacy”.
The International Physical Literacy Association guiding Dumfries and Galloway – Scotland
The community of Dumfries and Galloway have made a start by embracing the concept and it is interesting to see Wales, New Zealand, America and more recently India are all channelling energy into making physical literacy a focus for physical education and for life. Perhaps it is now time for the government of England to take a serious look at physical literacy and the potential it has to change lives in the future.
Pre-Prep Physical Education Course
A description of IPLA’s involvement in a Pre-Prep Physical Education Course held on the 12th of May 2016.
Physical Literacy in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Physical Literacy is Gaining Fantastic Momentum in Andhra Pradesh, India. #url# #PhysEd #PEChat #Physliteracy #PEGeeks
1 in 5 Children Start Reception Overweight. What Will You Do to Help?
The 4Children conference will address the top health concerns and the impact on children while delivering hands-on workshops focusing on nutrition, physical activity and oral health.
Uncovering the Social Value of Sport
This blog draws attention to a range of documents produced by the sport and recreation alliance investigating the social value of sport.
Sole Purpose: Attaining Self-Actualisation
the aim of physical education and physical literacy is to attain self actualisation – the motivational theory (Maslow, 1954) that links self fulfilment with our own embodied dimension and our own embodied potential as a learner.