Help Sport England build an understanding of physical literacy

Sport England is asking the sport and physical activity industry for its input into a Physical Literacy Consensus for England.

Physical literacy is the foundation of movement, which is why Sport England is helping organisations who work with children and young people to understand what it means and why it matters.

The consensus statement aims to provide a shared understanding of what physical literacy is.

Sport England said: “Our research shows that physically literate children are twice as likely to be active, have higher levels of mental wellbeing and feel their experiences are more positive.

“There are currently many definitions of physical literacy, so we’ve been working with a number of universities to develop a Physical Literacy Consensus statement for England – and we want to hear your views on the draft text,” said a Sport England statement.

The consensus statement aims to provide a shared understanding of physical literacy, including a definition and explanation of what physical literacy is, why it’s important and how it can be supported.

Over the last six months, an expert group of researchers and professionals, including those from Liverpool John Moores University, Coventry University, the University of Bradford and the University of Gloucestershire have worked together to develop the statement.

They’re now inviting comments and feedback on the provisional consensus statement via a national consultation, which is taking place until 12 February.

Feedback is wanted from colleagues from across the sport, physical activity, education, voluntary, community and health sectors.

Points to consider when providing general comments include:

• Any inconsistencies or disagreements with the draft consensus statement.
• Issues of presentation and style, including accessibility of the wording and ordering of the content.
• Whether the statement is appropriate across education, sport, health, community and wider sectors?
• Whether you think the statement is inclusive by age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and deprivation.

• Follow this link to participate in the consultation.