PHYSICAL LITERACY IT’S ALL ABOUT PHILOSOPHY Ever Active Schools

Workshop Overview  Introduction to Physical Literacy  What is it?  Why is it important for me?  Philosophical Shift in Teaching P.E.  Modules and Activities  Resources

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What is Physical Literacy? Individuals who are physically literate move with competence in a wide variety of physical activities that benefit the development of the whole person -Physical and Health Education Canada

Why is Physical Literacy Important?  If a child misses out on learning fundamental movement skills, or has a negative physical education experience, they are unlikely to chose to take part in a sport activity that requires expertise in that skill Canadian Sport for Life. Developing Physical Literacy: A Guide For Parents of Children Ages 0-12

Why is it Important for Teachers?  The personal characteristics of an instructor can lead to either a good or a bad experience in a sporting activity  A bad experience in physical education class can turn someone off sports for good Strean, William. (2009). Remembering instructors: play, pain, and pedagogy

Philosophical Shift How can we develop physically literate students?  Planning for it!  Teaching it!  Modules

Planning for it!  Create lesson plans early to ensure the whole child is nurtured  This can be accomplished by re-visiting the...

Teaching it!  Create enjoyable, positive experiences by intrinsically motivating the children A. Choice B. Optimal challenges C. Participation D. Enhance competence E. Provide Feedback

Modules 1. Introduction to Fundamental Movement Skills 2. Teaching FMS 3. Developmentally Appropriate Movement Skills 4. Teaching the Dimensions 5. Teaching Games for Understanding 6. Benefits Health 7. Cooperation 8. Do it Daily! 9. Intrinsically Motivating Children

A: Activity – Modules 1-5 Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Developmentally Appropriate Skills Teaching the Dimensions Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU)

B.Benefits Health – Module 6  Include activities that support the development of endurance, strength, and flexibility

C.Cooperation – Module 7  Plan cooperative games and require students to work together

D.Do it Daily – Module 8  Encourage learning beyond the physical education classroom by emphasizing the importance of:  Effort  Safety  Goal Setting  Active Living in the community

ABCD’s

Intrinsic Motivation – Module 9  Encourage learning beyond the physical education classroom by emphasizing the importance of:  Effort  Safety  Goal Setting  Active Living in the community

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