Exploring the Notion of Literacy Within Physical Literacy: A Discussion Paper.

ABSTRACT: The concept of physical literacy is continuing to gain traction internationally. This increasing interest has also given rise to concerns about the use, interpretation and meaning of the term "literacy" within the context of physical literacy. This paper explores the development of the terms literate, illiterate, literacy, and illiteracy identifying their historical origin and contemporary meaning. This provides the backdrop to explore the use of the term literacy within the context of physical literacy. In the final part of this introductory section the recent popularity of the literacies movement is explored. Our discussion identifies key intersections and areas of tension associated with the use, interpretation and meaning of literacy in the context of physical literacy. We adopt Whiteh

SUBMITTER: Durden-Myers EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9110965 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature