participation: physical literacy, physical activity, health and well-being Flashcards
1
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define physical literacy
A
the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and undertsanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life
2
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how does taking part in physical activity benefit physical literacy
A
- children develop physical literacy
- increase in confidence
- increases mmotivation to try new activities
- improves understanding of what the body is capable of
- improves health and well-being
- more likely to take responsibility for exercise
- more likely to adhere to the suggestions regarding exercise
- increased chance of creating a ‘sporting habit for life’
3
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what is physical activity
A
any form of exercise