Susan Giblin|Dave Collins|Chris Button
Physical Literacy: Importance, Assessment and Future Directions
University of Central Lancashire|University of Central Lancashire|University of Otago
physical literacy pl become major focus physical education physical activity sports promotion worldwide pl multifaceted conceptualisation skills required fully realise potentials embodied experience substantial financial investments pl education governments underpinned wide range anticipated benefits including expectations significant future savings healthcare improved physical psychological wellbeing population increased workforce productivity raised levels expertise sport exercise participation however disappointingly scientific evidence showing efficacy pl interventions successfully meet high expectation limited suggest contradictions research findings due largely limitations movement assessment batteries consequent discrepancies measurements used assess immediate outcomes pl programmes notably robust empirical tool evidencing skill learning physical movement component pl education presents serious limitation design claims made interventions considering parameters proficient pl skills limitations current evaluation instruments possible future directions developing empirical measures pl movement skills presented