What is Physical Literacy?

“Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” (Canada’s Physical Literacy Consensus Statement, International Physical Literacy Association, 2015 pdf).

Physical literacy lays the foundation for participation in physical activity across an individual’s lifespan. All adult influencers (e.g., teachers, coaches) have a role to play in nurturing, supporting, and encouraging each person’s unique physical literacy journey.

To learn more about how teachers, coaches, early childhood educators, health professionals, and recreation providers can help build physical literacy across the City of Greater Sudbury and Sudbury and Manitoulin districts, visit the Active Sudbury website.

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This item was last modified on August 29, 2023