Full Description
This handbook is a comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based guide to contemporary and global developments in the field of physical literacy. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to examine the importance of physical literacy across the life course.
Centred on the International Physical Literacy Association's definition of physical literacy as the 'motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life', the book explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations of this powerful concept. It then takes a broad look at the impact that physical literacy has had on policy, research and in practice, in sport, health, education, leisure and recreation. Drawing on a substantial and growing evidence-base, the book considers the global need for different and more impactful approaches to engaging populations in sustained and lifelong participation in physical activity. The book presents case studies of physical literacy enactment in action, considers critical perspectives on physical literacy, and suggests future directions for physical literacy research, policy and practice.
Offering an unprecedented collection of theoretical and applied material across a range of sectors, this book is an essential reference for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy-maker with an interest in physical education, physical activity and health, the philosophy or sociology of sport and exercise, sports coaching and pedagogy, or curriculum development and teacher training in education.
Contents
Introduction Part 1: Conceptualising Physical Literacy 1. Physical Literacy Origin(s) 2. Unpacking Physical Literacy Definitions and Domains 3. Physical and Literacy 4. The Underpinning Principles of Physical Literacy 5. Physical Literacy as a Journey 6. Enabling, Enriching and Meaningful Physical Literacy Environments 7. Physical Literacy and the Importance of Inclusive and Equitable Opportunities 8. Physical Literacy and Cultural Connection 9. Charting Physical Literacy Progress Part 2: Physical Literacy Philosophical Foundations 10. Physical Literacy Philosophical Foundations 11. Physical Literacy and Monism 12. Physical Literacy and Existentialism 13. Physical Literacy and Phenomenology 14. Physical Literacy Interpretation(s) 15. Physical Literacy and Human Flourishing: A Philosophical and Conceptual Nexus 16. Physical Literacy in the Era of Multiple Realities 17. Understanding Physical Literacy Through Metaphorical Explanation Part 3: Physical Literacy Praxis 18. Physical Literacy as a Living Dialogue: Pathway Through Praxis in the Pursuit of Understanding EDUCATION 19. The Centrality of Physical Education's Role in Nurturing Physical Literacy 20. Physical Literacy Enriched Teaching Practice 21. Physical Literacy in Children's Early Years 22. Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in Early Years Education: Beyond the Grade 23. Nurturing Physical Literacy Through Movement and Storytelling in the Early Years 24. Physical Literacy Practice, Curriculum and Assessment Within Physical Education SPORT 25. The Specialisations, Professionalisation, Generalisation and Realisation - What Even is 21st Century 'Elite' Youth Sport 26. How the Mixed Ability Model Can Facilitate Physical Literacy: No Longer 'Left on the Sidelines' HEALTH 27. Towards a Systematic Development of School-Based Physical Literacy Intervention: A Case Study 28. Physical Literacy, Health and Health Care Provision COMMUNITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 29. Leisure and Recreation 30. A Case Study in Developing Physical Literacy in Low Income, Underserved Communities: Doorstep Sport 31. Physical Literacy for Older Adults: A Call for Inter-Active Living 32. Physical Literacy and Environmental Design POLICY 33. Policy Influence and Enactment Part 4: Physical Literacy Across the World 34. Physical Literacy in Europe: An Overarching Perspective 35. Physical Literacy and its Conceptual Interpretations in a German-Nordic 'Bildung' Context 36. The Danish Physical Literacy Eco-System 37. Physical Literacy in Greece 38. Reflections on the Development of Physical Literacy in Ireland and Northern Ireland 39. A Review of Physical Literacy Development in Portugal: From Conceptual Understanding to Policy, Research, and Training Initiatives 40. Indian Culture and Physical Literacy Philosophical Alignment 41. Physical Literacy in Costa Rica 42. Physical Literacy Development in Chinese Societies Part 5: Physical Literacy Considerations, Contentions and Controversies 43. Neoliberalism and Physical Literacy: A Complex Relationship Explored 44. Post Qualitative Inquiry 45. Physical Literacy Misconceptions and Critiques PHYSICAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION 46. Physical Literacy Assessment: Current Situation and Future Prospects 47. Assessment of Physical Literacy with Different Population Groups 48. Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Literacy: A Contested Field Part 6: Physical Literacy Possibilities 49. Physical Literacy Future Opportunities and Recommendations 50. Physical Literacy (New) Frontiers and Calls for Action 51. In Conversation with Professor Margaret Whitehead: Closing Thoughts and Reflections
