WHAT is Physical Literacy?

Animated representation of the Physical Literacy concept

Physical Literacy, like other literacies, is a key component of people's lifelong learning journeys through physical education, physical activity and sport. That's why we're excited to present to you an animated representation of the Physical Literacy concept based on the outcomes of the Physical Literacy for Life Erasmus+ project.


Physical Literacy for Life definition and domains

Physical Literacy for Life definition and domains. This an infographic that explains the Physical Literacy definition and components according to the Physical Literacy for Life Erasmus+ project.


Would you like to know more about Physical Literacy For Life?

Podcast interview with International Physical Literacy Association and Macquarie University about Physical Literacy - Speakers Margaret Whitehead & Dean Dudley, facilitated by Nigel Green.

New perspectives on physical literacy - Physical Literacy experts Dean Dudley from Macquarie University in Australia and Rose-Marie Repond from EUPEA take an in-depth look at the concept from perspectives we may never have considered before, including how physical literacy can support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), why we can compare physical literacy with the periodic table of elements, and many more exclusive insights.


Message from a trainer - What does Physical Literacy mean to me?
Charlotte Egede Frost from Denmark
Miha Cmer from Slovenia
Mikkel Daniel Jung from Denmark
Zoia Georgieva from Bulgaria

Message from a teacher - What does Physical Literacy mean to me?
Claire Simon from France
Olivier Faucon from France

Supporting material

This a collection of supporting materials on What is Physical Literacy according to the Physical Literacy for Life Erasmus+ project partners.


Questions for reflection:

What does Physical literacy mean for me?

How is this related to my practice?

Do I have the possibility to implement PL in my school or club?