Durden-Myers, L 
ORCID: 0000-0001-7705-1138, Topping, C and Kennedy, D
(2026)
'Physical literacy, health, and health care provision.'
In: Durden-Myers, L, ed.
Routledge handbook of physical literacy.
Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 336-352.
ISBN 9781032703336
Abstract
Physical literacy (PL), defined as the holistic integration of motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to foster lifelong engagement in physical activity, is increasingly recognised as a crucial construct for public health, education, and community development. This chapter delves into the transformative potential of PL as a guiding framework to enhance health and health care systems. We present two compelling Scottish case studies: National Health Service Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership. These organisations have uniquely yet complementarily leveraged PL, demonstrating its capacity as a system-level catalyst for addressing inactivity, inequality, and population health at a local level through innovative health care provision.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter or Section |
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| Divisions: | School of Education |
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| Date Deposited: | 17 Apr 2026 16:22 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jun 2026 17:22 |
| URN: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/17708 |
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