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This research study investigates practitioner confusion surrounding the numerous labels adopted in physical education. Names used to represent physical education around the world include; physical literacy, health literacy and health and physical education (HPE). Literature suggests that many teachers lack confidence and competence when it comes to teaching physical education, subsequently adopting avoidance tactics and as a result children suffer. Teachers are further confused when different labels (rather than new concepts) are added to the mix. Research recommendations suggest that children first and foremost be “physically educated”.
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Physical education can be globally more effective. Literature suggests that many teachers lack confidence and competence when it comes to teaching physical education, subsequently adopting avoidance tactics and as a result children suffer. Teachers are further confused when different labels (rather than new concepts) are added to the mix. This research builds knowledge for improving globally the physical education field. The report gains strength through empirical evidence, offering the substance that many new labels lack. Research is evidence-based, it is not a game or sport where supporters who barrack the loudest or tweet the most win.
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Physical literacy is exactly the same as quality physical education. Quality physical education was a concept long before physical literacy. UNESCO use quality physical education as the universal term. Research is important and it is only because of a lack of research that the term physical literacy has gained traction.
Dr Timothy Joseph Lynch
University of Plymouth
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This page is a summary of: “Physical education”, “health and physical education”, “physical literacy” and “health literacy”: Global nomenclature confusion, Cogent Education, August 2016, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2016.1217820.
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