Physical Literacy can be described as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to maintain physical activity throughout life.
Physical literacy can be described as a disposition characterized by the motivation and confidence to capitalise on our movement potential to make a significant contribution to the quality of life.
As humans we all exhibit this potential, however its specific expression will be particular to the culture in which we live and the capabilities, particularly those related to movement, with which we are endowed.
An individual who is physically literate moves with poise, economy and confidence in a wide variety of physically challenging situations.
The individual is perceptive in reading all aspects of the physical environment, anticipating movement needs or possibilities and responding appropriately to these, with intelligence and imagination.
A physically literate individual has a well established sense of self as embodied in the world. This together with an articulate interaction with the environment engenders positive self esteem and self confidence.
Sensitivity to and awareness of our embodied capacities leads to fluent self expression through non-verbal communication and to perceptive and empathetic interaction with others.
In addition the individual has the ability to identify and articulate the essential qualities that influence the effectiveness of his/her own movement performance, and has an understanding of the principles of embodied health, with respect to basic aspects such as exercise, sleep and nutrition.
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