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Physical literacy in the field of physical education
Abstract: Publications of articles with physical literacy as a topic have increased dramatically since the beginning of 2000s. The aim of this paper is to,… -
The relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical literacy in Canadian children: a cross-sectional analysis from the RBC-CAPL Learn to Play study
Background Physical literacy is the foundation of a physically active lifestyle. Sedentary behaviour displays deleterious associations with important health indicators in children. However, the association… -
Children’s Self-Perceived and Actual Motor Competence in Relation to Their Peers
Abstract Motor skill competence enables children to move with efficiency and confidence in a variety of physically challenging situations. A child who lacks motor skill… -
Physically literate and physically educated: A rose by any other name?
Abstract In the 2013 release of the U.S. National Physical Education Standards the term “physically literate” replaced “physically educated”. Unfortunately, most discourse within the profession… -
School Neighbourhood Built Environment Assessment for Adolescents’ Active Transport to School: Modification of an Environmental Audit Tool and Protocol (MAPS Global-SN)
Abstract School neighbourhood built environments (SN-BE) can influence adolescents’ active transport to school habits. Typically, SN-BE assessment has involved micro-scale (i.e., environmental audits) or macro-scale… -
The relationship between physical literacy scores and adherence to Canadian physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines
Background Physical literacy is an emerging construct in children’s health promotion, and may impact their lifelong physical activity habits. However, recent data reveal that only… -
Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with physical literacy in a large sample of Canadian children aged 8 to 12 years
Background The associations between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical literacy in children are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships… -
The effects of an enrichment training program for youth football attackers
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the effects of a complementary training program based on differential learning approach in the physical, technical,… -
Effects of a Sports-Oriented Primary School on Students’ Physical Literacy and Cognitive Performance
Abstract As only a small group of children fulfil the guidelines for physical activity, interventions are necessary to promote active lifestyles. We examined the effects… -
Detrimental Effects of Disempowering Climates on Teaching Intention in (Physical Education) Initial Teacher Education
Abstract Previous research has looked at the positive consequences generated by teacher-generated climates on the motivational experiences of pre-service teachers. However, there is scant research… -
“Physical education”, “health and physical education”, “physical literacy” and “health literacy”: Global nomenclature confusion
Abstract: The title “physical education” (PE) is the traditional taxonomy used to represent the education discipline. Health and physical education (HPE) is regarded to be… -
Primary physical education (PE): School leader perceptions about classroom teacher quality implementation
Abstract Quality physical education (QPE) in primary school optimises children’s well-being. However, international research indicates that the preparation of classroom teachers is impeded by systemic…