| Physical Literacy across the World Subjects: Education; Health and Social Care; Medicine Dentistry Nursing & Allied Health; Sports and Leisure; Philosophy of Education; Curriculum Studies; Primary/ Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Allied Health; Medicine; Allied Health; Sport and Exercise Science; Sport and Leisure Studies; Sports Coaching; Physical Education; Sports Medicine and Therapy; Physical Education; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine; Occupational & Environmental Medicine; Occupational Health & Safety; Occupational Therapy; Physical Activity and Health; Ethics and Philosophy of Sport; Coaching Children; Primary Physical Education; Secondary Physical Education; Youth Sport; Exercise Therapy; Sports Therapy; By Subject; By Subject; Physical Literacy across the World records the progress of the concept of physical literacy over the last decade. It examines developments, issues and controversies in physical literacy studies, and looks at how the concept has been implemented around the world. Contributions from practitioners and researchers across the world tell unique stories of the way physical literacy is changing perceptions of physical activity through research and the generation of scholarly writing, the creation of new national and local policies, and the development of partnerships with a range of professions. The book argues that physical literacy has value beyond formal education, such as in occupational and recreational settings, as well as for early years children and older people, and shows how life story methods can explain our physical literacy journeys. At root, it sets out a case for the significance and value of physical literacy as making a notable contribution to human flourishing. This is important reading for anyone with an interest in physical activity, health and well-being, sport studies, physical education, or the philosophy related to physical activity. Margaret Whitehead is Visiting Professor at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. |