Physical Literacy

Question 1

what is physical literacy

Answer 1

the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life

Question 2

physical literacy is

Answer 2

multi faceted (looks at multiple components, how am I affecting confidence, etc.)

Question 3

as per the international physical literacy association definition and Canada’s physical literacy consensus statement there are

Answer 3

4 essential and inter-connected elements

Question 4

what are the 4 essential and inter-connected core elements

Answer 4

1. motivation and confidence (affective)
2. physical competence (psychomotor)
3. knowledge and understanding (cognitive)
4. engagement in physical activities for life (behavioural)

Question 5

what do the 4 core elements all tie into

Answer 5

fundamental lesson plan

Question 6

motivation and confidence (affective)

Answer 6

refers to an individual’s enthusiasm for, enjoyment of, and self assurance in adopting PA as an integral part of life

Question 7

physical competence (psychomotor)

Answer 7

refers to an individuals’ ability to develop movement skills and patterns, and the capacity to experience a variety of movement intensities and durations

Question 8

knowledge and understanding (cognitive)

Answer 8

includes the ability to identify and express the essential qualities that influence movement, understand the health benefits of an active lifestyle, and appreciate the appropriate safety features associated with PA in a variety of settings and physical environments

Question 9

engagement in physical activities for life (behavioural)

Answer 9

refers to an individual taking responsibility for physical literacy by freely choosing to be active on a regular basis

Question 10

components=

Answer 10

parts of physical literacy

Question 11

principles=

Answer 11

outside of physical literacy

Question 12

how many physical literacy principles

Answer 12

5

Question 13

principle #1

Answer 13

physical literacy contributes to the development of the whole person

Question 14

principle #2

Answer 14

everyone can develop physical literacy
it is an inclusive concept accessible to all
physical literacy is inclusive by design

Question 15

principle #3

Answer 15

physical literacy can open the door to a world of opportunities in physical activity, sport, daily life, and work life
- can help people gain confidence
- without it kids become frustrated and withdraw from PA

Question 16

principle #4

Answer 16

physical literacy can be cultivated and enjoyed through a range of experiences in different environments and contexts

Question 17

principle #5

Answer 17

physical literacy needs to be valued and nurtured throughout the life span

Question 18

what is the journey toward physical literacy

Answer 18

journey is person

Question 19

who is on the journey toward physical literacy

Answer 19

we are all on this journey and the focus is on the whole person

Question 20

what is essential for a person’s continued well being

Answer 20

physical literacy, including balance, agility, and coordination

Question 21

what does the development of physical literacy, including balance, agility, and coordination reduce

Answer 21

risk of injury from accidents and falls

Question 22

maintain physical literacy can help people

Answer 22

remain independent and adapt to challenges associated with aging

Question 23

physical library analogy

Answer 23

• body retains it familiarity with different movements much like a book collector keeps volumes
• more volumes you have in kinesthetic library- more movements body familiar with - the greater your ability to move safely and gracefully in sport, work, and life
• everytime we add a movement or something new to an old one we expand this library

Question 24

what does expanding the library of movements do

Answer 24

prepares ourselves to use our bodies in new ways if called upon to do so

Question 25

what is largely true about retaining movements

Answer 25

old idea that once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget