Physical Literacy (eBook, ePUB)

Throughout the Lifecourse
Redaktion: Whitehead, Margaret

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Physical literacy is an exciting new concept that has serious consequences for the fields of health and physical education. In this, the first definitive text on the subject, expert contributors explain what physical literacy means to those working with the disabled, the aged, the young, and diverse populations, amongst others. This is essential reading for anyone studying or working in physical education, all areas of physical activity, and health.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. April 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134010677
• Artikelnr.: 42635976

Autorenporträt

Margaret Whitehead has spent her career in physical education, teaching and lecturing. Her study of existentialism and phenomenology confirmed her commitment to the value of physical activity for all. She has developed the concept of physical literacy over the past ten years and presented on the topic worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. The Concept of Physical Literacy 3. The Philosophical
Underpinning of the Concept of Physical Literacy 4. Motivation and the
Significance of Physical Literacy for Every Individual 5. Physical
Literacy, Physical Competence and Interaction with the Environment 6.
Physical Literacy, the Sense of Self, Relationships with Others and the
Place of Knowledge and Understanding in the Concept 7. The Physical Self
and Physical Literacy 8. Physical Literacy and Obesity 9. Physical Literacy
and the Young Child 10. Physical Literacy and the Older Adult Population
11. Physical Literacy and Individuals with a Disability 12. Physical
Literacy and Issues of Diversity 13. Promoting Physical Literacy Within and
Beyond the School Curriculum 14. Physical Literacy and Learning and
Teaching Approaches 15. Physical Literacy, Fostering the Attributes and
Curriculum Planning 16. Conclusion and the Way Ahead