Physical literacy is described as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and engage in a physically active lifestyle.
Physical literacy, which was defined in a special issue of the Bulletin of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education of UNESCO as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and engage in a physically active lifestyle [ 1], can be envisioned as the child's capability for a healthy active lifestyle [ 2].
The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy offers a comprehensive assessment of engagement in physical activity, physical competence, motivation and confidence and knowledge and understanding related to a physically active lifestyle for children in grades 4, 5 and 6 (8 to 12 years of age).
Yes, it's funny how playing the piano doesn't seem to carry over into other forms of physical competence!
When the brain is damaged, (through accident, stroke or geriatric deterioration), there's a corresponding breakdown in physical competence: paralysed arms; legs that don't move; words that can't be found; inarticulate tongues; frozen hand gestures; steps that fail.
Babies also seem to want to assuage the pain of others: once they have enough physical competence (starting at about 1 year old), they soothe others in distress by stroking and touching or by handing over a bottle or toy.
Furthermore, adolescents with high physical competence are twice likely to experience sports related injuries.
High physical competence, is not an indicator of actual performance, but linked to high confidence to perform (Kipp & Weiss 2013).
Included into these models were MVPA, sports club membership, physical competence, family encouragement, FAS, gender and age.
Adolescents with high perceived physical competence and frequent encouragement by parents reported greater risks in sports related injuries.
