Physical Literacy is a relatively new term that is important in the development of healthy young people and adults alike.

Physical Literacy encompasses the "motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding required by participants that allows them to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical sport and activity for life (Margaret Whitehead, 2013)

Accessible via the link below or attached as a PDF is the Sport NZ's Physical Literacy Approach document which is worth a read as a form of guidance for quality physical activity and sport experiences.

Sport NZ's Physical Literacy Approach is relevant across all ages, recognising and responding to the needs of a participant as they change throughout life.

Babies, children, young people, adults and seniors can all be participating in physical activity and sport in a variety of ways and in a variety of places.  Their needs will vary and this document provides a starting point for considering those needs.

Sport NZ Physical Literacy Approach document - click here to view onlineSee PDF attached below for full document
Also a quick snaphot PDF document attached below for easy reference

 

 

Find out more about the skills required to be a physically literate person who demonstrates the confidence and competence to participate in physical activity they choose.

 

See below for a short video.