Physical Literacy

Promoting Early Physical Literacy in Alberta

Childhood obesity and rising inactivity among childresn threatens the future health of Canada.  For kids to get physically active, they need to feel confident in activity settings. 

That confidence stems from having learned fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills.

The "myth" it will just happen...although many children develop good physical skills on their own - many do not!  Physically skilled children enjoy play, while the less skilled are often left out!