Routledge handbook of physical literacy

Durden-Myers, L ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7705-1138, ed. (2026) Routledge handbook of physical literacy. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9781032703336 (Forthcoming)

Abstract

This handbook is a comprehensive, authoritative, and evidence-based guide to contemporary and global developments in the field of physical literacy. It brings together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world to examine the importance of physical literacy across the life course. Centred on the International Physical Literacy Association’s definition of physical literacy as the “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life”, this book explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations of this powerful concept. It then takes a broad look at the impact that physical literacy has had on policy, research and practice, in sport, health, education, leisure, and recreation. Drawing on a substantial and growing evidence base, this book considers the global need for different and more impactful approaches to engaging populations in sustained and lifelong participation in physical activity. This book presents case studies of physical literacy enactment in action, considers critical perspectives on physical literacy, and suggests future directions for physical literacy research, policy, and practice.

Item Type:	Book
Keywords:	physical education, physical activity, health, ethics and philosophy of sport, the body, coaching children, coaching theory, sports pedagogy, primary physical education, secondary physical education, youth sport, curriculum studies, sport and exercise science, sport and leisure studies, sports coaching
Divisions:	School of Education
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2026 15:32
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2026 15:32
URN:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/17696

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