Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy
Physical literacy is about building the skills, knowledge and behaviours that give us the confidence and motivation to live active lives.
Social
SocialA person’s interaction with others in relation to movement.
Relationships
Building and maintaining respectful relationships that enable a person to interact effectively with others.
Relationships
What it could look like:
- Demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Showing behaviours such as sharing and developing trust and camaraderie
- Showing awareness for the feelings, needs and interests of others
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores relationships through movement and physical activity, showing an awareness for the feelings, needs and interests of others.- Interacting with others during movement, including talking, listening, sharing and responding.
- Using words and body language to show respect to others
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands the characteristics of different relationships as experienced through movement and physical activity.- Developing camaraderie with others
- Exploring and experiencing ways to connect with others in their community through movement and physical activity
- Understanding and displaying behaviours that create positive relationships such as inclusion, respect and trust
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Analyses and maintains relationships, employing a range of skills and building these in relation to movement and physical activity.- Fostering positive relationships with team members, competitors, coaches and officials
- Reflecting on how behaviours and actions can change based on interaction with others during movement and physical activity
- Asserting a stance on a situation, dilemma or decision by expressing thoughts, opinions and beliefs that acknowledge the feelings of others
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Collaboration
Social skills for successful interaction with others, including: communication, cooperation, leadership and conflict resolution.
Collaboration
What it could look like
Understanding the importance of communication and implementing concepts such as:
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Cooperation
- Accepting differences
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores how to work constructively and cooperatively with others during movement and physical activity.- Demonstrating cooperative behaviour e.g. sharing a ball with another person
- Being patient with others
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands and implements strategies to support constructive collaboration during movement and physical activity.- Working cooperatively with others during movement and physical activity
- Contributing ideas within a team to support positive outcomes e.g. suggesting a defensive strategy to stop an opponent scoring points
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Generates meaningful and desirable outcomes when collaborating with others in movement and physical activity.- Implementing strategies to diffuse or resolve conflict
- Exhibiting leadership behaviours in group settings
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Ethics
Moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour relating to fairness and justice, inclusion, equity, integrity and respect.
Ethics
What it could look like:
- Demonstrating fair play
- Showing sportsmanship in competitive situations
- Including others in games and activities
- Using appropriate language as a participant and spectator
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Explores and establishes understanding of fundamental ethical concepts related to movement and physical activity.- Developing concepts of fair play
- Including others in group activities
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Understands and explains ethical considerations, developing own moral principles as they relate to movement and physical activity.- Identifying and acknowledging fairness and inclusion
- Respecting the decision of group members, coaches and officials
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Analyses and demonstrates ethical considerations, underpinned by moral principles, in relation to movement and physical activity.
- Modifying an activity to allow for inclusion of others
- Maintaining fair play in competitive scenarios without an official
- Demonstrating and advocating appropriate bystander behaviour
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.
Society & culture
Appreciation of cultural values which exist within groups, organisations, and communities.
Society & culture
What it could look like:
- Understanding the cultural values that belong to teams, clubs and communities
- Appreciating differences between people, and respecting another person's values and points of view
Pre-foundational - Stage 0
I have the potential to learn through movement and physical activity. At this stage I have not developed the ability to interact effectively with others.Foundation & Exploration - Stage 1
Establishes and explores appreciation of own cultural values through movement and physical activity experiences.- Understanding the values of a team or club e.g. being involved in the set up and pack up of equipment at training sessions
- Formulating personal values when participating in movement and physical activity settings e.g. shaking hands with and congratulating opponents
Acquisition & Accumulation - Stage 2
Appreciates own and others' cultural values through movement and physical activity experiences.- Demonstrating, and passing on, the cultural values of a team, club or community e.g. singing a team song
- Playing games and sports from different cultures in order to learn more about cultural traditions e.g. Traditional Indigenous Games, Gaelic Football, Capoeira
Consolidation & Mastery - Stage 3
Respects diversity within and between cultures, and understands how cultural values can influence movement and physical activity experiences.- Recognising and respecting the cultural values of team mates, group members and opponents
- Being aware of, and challenging cultural stereotypes and prejudices that may exist in movement and physical activity
Transfer & Empowerment - Stage 4
I am empowered by movement and physical activity. I continually transfer my skills, knowledge and feelings to different movement and physical activity contexts. I use combinations of elements from all four domains, and apply my learnings through movement and physical activity to other aspects of my life.- Moving to a new community and having the confidence to join a new group/club (e.g. tennis, parkrun) with the purpose of building new relationships. You select this particular group/club as you have previously enjoyed similar sports/activities (e.g. badminton, athletics), and feel you have already developed the knowledge and physical competency required to progress in the group/club.