Physical Literacy

Learn more about what physical literacy means as defined by Physical and Health Education Canada.

What is Physical Literacy?

Physical and Health Education Canada defines physical literacy as “Individuals who are physically literate, and move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

Physically literate individuals consistently develop the motivation and ability to understand, communicate, apply, and analyze different forms of movement.
They are able to demonstrate a variety of movements confidently, competently, creatively and strategically across a wide range of health-related physical activities.
These skills enable individuals to make healthy, active choices that are both beneficial to and respectful of their whole self, others, and their environment.

Click on Active for Life’s physical literacy infographic to learn more about how physical literacy is developed. More infographics and printables are available here.