Definitions, Foundations and Associations of Physical Literacy: A Systematic Review

Edwards, Lowri; Bryant, Anna S.; Keegan, Richard J.; Morgan, Kevin; Jones, Anwen M.

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Definitions, Foundations and Associations of Physical Literacy: A Systematic Review

Lowri Edwards

, Anna S. Bryant, Richard J. Keegan, Kevin Morgan, Anwen M. Jones

Sports Medicine, Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Pages: 113 - 126

Swansea University Author: Lowri Edwards

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Background: The concept of physical literacy has stimulated increased research attention in recent years—being deployed in physical education, sport participation, and the promotion of physical activity. Independent research groups currently operationalize the construct differently. Objective The pu...

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Definitions, Foundations and Associations of Physical Literacy: A Systematic Review

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