Help Build an Understanding of Physical Literacy

Physical literacy is the foundation of movement, which is why Sport England is helping organisations working with children and young people to understand what it means and why it matters.

Their research shows that physically literate children are twice as likely to be active, have higher levels of mental wellbeing and feel their experiences are more positive.

There are currently many definitions of physical literacy, so Sport England has been working with a number of universities to develop a Physical Literacy Consensus statement for England – and they want to hear your views on the draft text.

Over the last six months, an expert group of researchers and professionals, including those from Liverpool John Moores University, Coventry University, the University of Bradford and the University of Gloucestershire have worked together to develop the statement.

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