Individuals who are physically literate move with
competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple
environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.
- Physically literate individuals consistently develop the motivation and ability to understand, communicate, apply, and analyze different forms of movement.
- They are able to demonstrate a variety of movements confidently, competently, creatively and strategically across a wide range of health-related physical activities.
- These skills enable individuals to make healthy, active choices that are both beneficial to and respectful of their whole self, others, and their environment.
For more information and supporting evidence
on Physical Literacy, review the Physical Literacy Key Messages document
(Appendix A) or visit the following websites:
- Canadian Sport for Life (www.canadiansportforlife.ca)
- PHE Canada (www.phecanda.ca)
- Active for Life (www.activeforlife.ca)
Mandigo J, Francis N, Lodewyk K, Lopez R. Physical literacy for educators. Physical
and Health Education Journal 2009; 75(3): 27-30.
