This document from the IPLA begins to draft the basic principles of a programme/curriculum designed to promote Physical Literacy.
Reading the Game: Introducing the Notion of Games Literacy
Games form the cornerstone of many physical Education programs. As a result they provide an important vehicle to achieve important health outcomes.
Physical Literacy – A Debate
The intention of this paper is to stand back from current physical education practice and take a broad philosophical view of the fundamental goals of PE.
Physical Literacy – A Developing Concept
The concept of Physical Literacy as currently defined is presented and compared with the notion of being ‘physically educated’.
Content Implications of Working to promote Physical Literacy
This paper locates the issue of curriculum content within the philosophical roots of physical literacy.
Meaningful Existence, Embodiment and Physical Education
This paper covers the philosophical ground that formed the platform for the development of the concept, including meaningful Existence and Embodiment.
Physical Literacy and the Young Child
This short paper considers the processes of growth and maturation in infancy.
Special PE – Physical Literacy in a Special School
Andrew taught Physical Education in a Special School in London, using Physical Literacy as a foundation concept for much of his work.
Developing the Concept of Physical Literacy
This brief paper shares the background of the concept and the implications of its adoption with a world-wide audience.
Physical Literacy and Physical Education: Conceptual Mapping
This article proposes that the goal of Physical Education should be the nurturing of Physical Literacy