Physical literacy, health, and health care provision

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 (Forthcoming)

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
Divisions:	School of Education
Related URLs:	https://www.routledge.com/Routledge-Hand...
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2026 16:22
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2026 16:22
URN:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/17708

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