The first Global Health Literacy Conference/Summit is the first largest and most diverse global gathering on health literacy. Organised by the International Health Literacy Association and hosted by the E-DA Healthcare Group | I-Shou University, the summit will bring together over 500 people from 80 countries to network and share ideas on how to advance health literacy. The theme of … Read More
Covid-19 and Physical Literacy Key Questions
The IPLA and PE Scholar have created the following infographic to capture current thoughts around how Covid-19 might be impacting physical literacy.
Physical literacy is a lifelong journey
How the EU-supported ‘Physical Literacy for Life’ project is paving the way for physical literacy (as a lifelong journey) to be recognised internationally.
Unpicking the philosophical approach when understanding the concept of physical literacy
In this post we provide a brief appreciation regarding the philosophical understanding of the concept of physical literacy.
Monism – coming together, from Descartes to Maiese
Looking at monism and how we in the Western World are having to review dualist presumptions of our being comprised of a distinct mind and a separate body.
Justifying physical activity and physical literacy
In this post we look at the means and ends in relation to physical activity and physical literacy (PA/PL), touching on monism and intrinsic value.
Theories of Learning and Physical Literacy
There are generally agreed to be three principal Schools of Learning each of these are considered in relation to physical literacy.
Physical Literacy, Phenomenology and Empathy
This post looks at how physical literacy puts the individual at the heart of the enterprise, with particular reference to the importance of empathy.
Exploring The Psychological Causes And Effects Of Obesity
Worldwide, 600 million people or 13% of the population are clinically obese, a number that has tripled in the past fifty years.
20% Discount on New Physical Literacy Across the World Book
A quick post to let you know about a fantastic offer on the new “Physical Literacy Across the World” book from Dr Margaret Whitehead.