participation: physical literacy, physical activity, health and well-being

Question 1

define physical literacy

Answer 1

the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and undertsanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life

Question 2

how does taking part in physical activity benefit physical literacy

Answer 2

• children develop physical literacy
• increase in confidence
• increases mmotivation to try new activities
• improves understanding of what the body is capable of
• improves health and well-being
• more likely to take responsibility for exercise
• more likely to adhere to the suggestions regarding exercise
• increased chance of creating a ‘sporting habit for life’

Question 3

what is physical activity

Answer 3

any form of exercise