Children's physical activity levels have decreased significantly over the past 20-30 years,
coinciding with obesity rates reaching epidemic levels. There is little research into typically …

This paper provides findings from a review of literature relating to physical activity (PA) in the
early childhood years (children aged< 5 years). Activity in early childhood may confer …

Background There is a need for interdisciplinary research to better understand how
pedagogical approaches in primary physical education (PE) can support the linked …

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HABITS ARE established in early childhood. Increasing a child's
fundamental movement skill confidence and competence may result in a trajectory of …

Interest has grown internationally in the concept of physical literacy [Dudley, D. 2015.“A
Conceptual Model of Observed Physical Literacy.” The Physical Educator 72: 236–260; …

Poor physical development in young children has been shown to impact readiness for
school, behaviour, social development and academic achievement. This research sought to …

Physical literacy (PL) as a concept is important in developing lifelong physical activity;
however, there is little research exploring how PL can be developed during the preschool …

ABSTRACT Background: The Foundation Phase in Wales is a play-based curriculum for
pupils aged 3–7 years old. Children learn through more holistic areas of learning in place of …

In this commentary, an argument for using physical literacy as a guiding framework for the
design, implementation and evaluation of physical activity interventions targeting cognitive …

In their most contemporary model, strategic plan and call to action, the Aspen Institute have
encouraged a cross-sector embrace towards the concept of â physical literacyâ, specifically …