Routledge Handbook of Physical Literacy by Durden-Myers, Liz;

Short description:

This handbook is a comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based guide to contemporary and global developments in the field of physical literacy. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to examine the importance of physical literacy across the life course.

Long description:

This handbook is a comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based guide to contemporary and global developments in the field of physical literacy. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to examine the importance of physical literacy across the life course. 

Centred on the International Physical Literacy Association’s definition of physical literacy as the ‘motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life’, the book explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations of this powerful concept. It then takes a broad look at the impact that physical literacy has had on policy, research and in practice, in sport, health, education, leisure and recreation. Drawing on a substantial and growing evidence-base, the book considers the global need for different and more impactful approaches to engaging populations in sustained and lifelong participation in physical activity. The book presents case studies of physical literacy enactment in action, considers critical perspectives on physical literacy, and suggests future directions for physical literacy research, policy and practice. 

Offering an unprecedented collection of theoretical and applied material across a range of sectors, this book is an essential reference for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy-maker with an interest in physical education, physical activity and health, the philosophy or sociology of sport and exercise, sports coaching and pedagogy, or curriculum development and teacher training in education.

Table of Contents:

Introduction  Part 1: Conceptualising Physical Literacy  1. Physical Literacy Origin(s)  2. Unpacking Physical Literacy Definitions and Domains  3. Physical and Literacy  4. The Underpinning Principles of Physical Literacy  5. Physical Literacy as a Journey  6. Enabling, Enriching and Meaningful Physical Literacy Environments  7. Physical Literacy and the Importance of Inclusive and Equitable Opportunities  8. Physical Literacy and Cultural Connection  9. Charting Physical Literacy Progress  Part 2: Physical Literacy Philosophical Foundations  10. Physical Literacy Philosophical Foundations  11. Physical Literacy and Monism  12. Physical Literacy and Existentialism  13. Physical Literacy and Phenomenology  14. Physical Literacy Interpretation(s)  15. Physical Literacy and Human Flourishing: A Philosophical and Conceptual Nexus  16. Physical Literacy in the Era of Multiple Realities  17. Understanding Physical Literacy Through Metaphorical Explanation  Part 3: Physical Literacy Praxis  18. Physical Literacy as a Living Dialogue: Pathway Through Praxis in the Pursuit of Understanding  EDUCATION  19. The Centrality of Physical Education’s Role in Nurturing Physical Literacy  20. Physical Literacy Enriched Teaching Practice  21. Physical Literacy in Children’s Early Years  22. Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in Early Years Education: Beyond the Grade  23. Nurturing Physical Literacy Through Movement and Storytelling in the Early Years  24. Physical Literacy Practice, Curriculum and Assessment Within Physical Education  SPORT  25. The Specialisations, Professionalisation, Generalisation and Realisation – What Even is 21^st Century ‘Elite’ Youth Sport  26. How the Mixed Ability Model Can Facilitate Physical Literacy: No Longer ‘Left on the Sidelines’  HEALTH  27. Towards a Systematic Development of School-Based Physical Literacy Intervention: A Case Study  28. Physical Literacy, Health and Health Care Provision  COMMUNITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT  29. Leisure and Recreation  30. A Case Study in Developing Physical Literacy in Low Income, Underserved Communities: Doorstep Sport  31. Physical Literacy for Older Adults: A Call for Inter-Active Living  32. Physical Literacy and Environmental Design  POLICY  33. Policy Influence and Enactment  Part 4: Physical Literacy Across the World  34. Physical Literacy in Europe: An Overarching Perspective  35. Physical Literacy and its Conceptual Interpretations in a German-Nordic ‘Bildung’ Context  36. The Danish Physical Literacy Eco-System  37. Physical Literacy in Greece  38. Reflections on the Development of Physical Literacy in Ireland and Northern Ireland  39. A Review of Physical Literacy Development in Portugal: From Conceptual Understanding to Policy, Research, and Training Initiatives  40. Indian Culture and Physical Literacy Philosophical Alignment  41. Physical Literacy in Costa Rica  42. Physical Literacy Development in Chinese Societies  Part 5: Physical Literacy Considerations, Contentions and Controversies  43. Neoliberalism and Physical Literacy: A Complex Relationship Explored  44. Post Qualitative Inquiry  45. Physical Literacy Misconceptions and Critiques  PHYSICAL LITERACY ASSESSMENT, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION  46. Physical Literacy Assessment: Current Situation and Future Prospects  47. Assessment of Physical Literacy with Different Population Groups  48. Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Literacy: A Contested Field  Part 6: Physical Literacy Possibilities  49. Physical Literacy Future Opportunities and Recommendations  50. Physical Literacy (New) Frontiers and Calls for Action  51. In Conversation with Professor Margaret Whitehead: Closing Thoughts and Reflections