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Pushkarenko, Kyle; Causgrove Dunn, Janice; Wohlers, Brendan – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
Although inclusion is a fundamental tenet of physical literacy (PL), its applicability and inclusivity related to individuals experiencing disability has been assumed but is not well understood. The purpose of this article is to gain a better understanding of the literature pertaining to the inclusiveness of PL for individuals experiencing…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Multiple Literacies, Disabilities, Physical Activities
Dudley, Dean; Dean, Hayley; Cairney, John; Van Bergen, Penny – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
While numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of physical activity on cognitive health, learning, and executive function, maintaining physical activity throughout one's life lies with the acquisition of physical literacy. This article examines how the process of cognitive learning attributed to physical literacy can be understood in light…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Literacy, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level
Warner, Marika; Robinson, Jackie; Heal, Bryan; Lloyd, Jennifer; Mandigo, James; Lennox, Bess; Davenport Huyer, Larkin – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
Regular physical activity significantly improves health outcomes, yet rates of childhood physical activity remain alarmingly low. Physical literacy has been identified as the foundation for quality physical education, suggesting that sport, education, and public health interventions should seek to increase physical literacy to promote physical…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Child Development, Day Camp Programs, Children
Sum, Raymond Kim-Wai; Whitehead, Margaret – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
This article argues that ancient Chinese Tao ("The Way") philosophy--which can be traced back more than two thousand years--can explain the essence and philosophy of physical literacy. The motivation, confidence, physical competence, and knowledge and understanding that are needed to value and take responsibility for engagement in…
Descriptors: Religion, Philosophy, Asian Culture, Literacy
Essiet, Inimfon Aniema; Salmon, Jo; Lander, Natalie J.; Duncan, Michael J.; Eyre, Emma L. J.; Barnett, Lisa M. – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
Physical literacy serves as the foundation for several skills or attributes needed for lifelong physical activity participation. Based on its connection to physical activity, physical literacy has been associated with a wide variety of positive health outcomes. While research suggests that teachers play a crucial role in fostering children's…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Physical Activities, Literacy, Measures (Individuals)
Gleddie, Douglas L.; Morgan, Andrew – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
This article aims to propose a theoretical framework, based on the literature, that supports the growth of students' physical literacy in physical education. The framework features a trained educator who seeks to establish a positive climate for learning based on the creation of a positive culture of movement. It features meaningful student…
Descriptors: Literacy, Physical Education, Transformative Learning, Integrated Curriculum
Buckler, E. Jean; Puterman, Eli; Faulkner, Guy E. – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
The early years are critical for physical literacy (PL) and physical activity (PA). With increasing numbers of children attending early childhood education and care (ECEC), educators play a significant role in childhood development and may influence young children's PL journey. Educators receive minimal training in PL and PA, but receive…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Education, Training
Sum, Raymond Kim-Wai; Morgan, Kevin; Ma, Margo Man-Sum; Choi, Siu-Ming – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
The purpose of this article is to explore the influence of a customized continuing professional development (PE-CPD) programme on PE teachers' perceived physical literacy and efficacy beliefs in Hong Kong. Individual and focus group interviews were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of the participants' CPD experiences and to explore the…
Descriptors: Professional Continuing Education, Professional Development, Program Effectiveness, Individualized Instruction
Martins, João; Onofre, Marcos; Mota, João; Murphy, Chris; Repond, Rose-Marie; Vost, Helen; Cremosini, Bruno; Svrdlim, Andjelko; Markovic, Mojca; Dudley, Dean – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
This paper addresses the inadequate understanding of the concept of physical literacy (PL), often originating from complex terminology and philosophical language used in the current literature, that discourages non-native English-speaking professionals from engaging deeper into the subject. Specifically, this scoping review seeks to identify…
Descriptors: Literacy, Definitions, Physical Education, Cognitive Processes
St. John, Laura; Dudley, Dean; Cairney, John – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2021
By using children with developmental coordination disorder as a case study, the current study examines how several core domains of physical literacy interact and change over time in relation to enjoyment of physical education. Data from 2278 children (5% identified as probable development coordination disorder) were collected across six time…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Developmental Disabilities, Perceptual Motor Coordination, Childrens Attitudes
Escotet, Miguel Ángel – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2020
This Viewpoint argues that the absence of worldwide social ethics is at the root of our present social, political, and economic crises. More to the point, the current COVID-19 pandemic is, in part, a consequence of insufficient scientific research, inappropriate education systems, and globally fragile health structures and human services.
Descriptors: Social Justice, Ethics, World Problems, COVID-19
Stromquist, Nelly P. – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2020
This Viewpoint argues that, while efforts must continue to achieve universal primary and secondary education at the global level for both boys and girls, the concern with access and thus enrollment and completion parity has blinded many governments from seeing the crucial need to examine what is actually learned in school. Stronger concern with…
Descriptors: Females, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Curriculum
Lewin, Keith M. – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted education and development priorities. The tragic death toll and high rates of morbidity across many countries are an unprecedented setback and a calamity for those affected physically and mentally. The economic and social effects of lockdowns, loss of production and business confidence, and global…
Descriptors: Reflection, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Planning
Moriarty, Kate – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is an emergency of an exceptional scale, with major impacts on education globally and with significant new challenges for education in existing humanitarian contexts. This Viewpoint reflects on the immediate challenges of continuing education in humanitarian contexts and on the experience of the Inter-agency Network for…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, International Organizations, Emergency Programs
Fullan, Michael – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2020
This article highlights key points with respect to each of the following: 1) School systems around the world were stagnant before Covid-19 and had been for some time; 2) Therefore there was considerable pent-up energy to make some changes. Covid-19 has both exposed and exacerbated what was wrong with the system, but has also provided opportunities…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Educational Change