Physical Literacy

-Dr. Sonali Talavlikar

Dr Margaret Whitehead is seen as one of the spearheads of the concept of Physical Literacy. She has defined it as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge to maintain physical activity at an individually appropriate level throughout life. Physically literate individuals are perceptive in reading all aspects of the physical environment, anticipating movement needs or possibilities and responding appropriately to these. They have a well-established sense of self as embodied and along with an interaction with the environment this builds up positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

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