Children's perceptions of physical literacy: exploring meaning, value, and capabilities for lifelong physical activity
Children discussed how physical activity positively affects their emotions and the importance of enjoyment in continuing to engage in movement for the rest of their lives. In addition, there was an awareness of the benefits for mental and physical health, which indicated the prominence of knowing these benefits in engaging. The findings offer some important contributions from children to better understand what physical literacy means in England.
Authors
- Cara Shearer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6268-3885)
- Daniel D. Bingham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5809-7357)
- Andy Daly-Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4830-9376)
- Liezel Hurter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0277-8209)
- Hannah R. Goss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4264-6673)
- Will Roberts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5736-5244)
- Michael Joseph Duncan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2016-6580)
- Kiara Lewis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0142-7351)
- Inimfon A. Essiet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2065-0935)
- Jade L. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1900-3001)
- Lisa Michele Barnett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9731-625X)
- Wesley O’Brien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6801-7341)
- Lawrence Foweather (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9851-5421)
Institutions
- Birmingham City University (GB)
- University of Bradford (GB)
- Deakin University (AU)
- University College Cork (IE)
- Centre for Life (GB)
- Dublin City University (IE)
- University of Waikato (NZ)
- Liverpool John Moores University (GB)
- Coventry University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1548546
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- Sport England