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Further Reading: Physical Literacy

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Physical literacy has become a central component of optimal child development. Below are some articles and for further reading on the construct and how physical literacy can benefit everyone:

  • Some Lessons Taught by Informal Sports, Not by Formal Sports
  • Kids’ grip strength is improving, but other measures of muscle fitness are getting worse
  • Taking the circus to school: How kids benefit from learning trapeze, juggling and unicycle in gym class
  • Exploring the importance of diversified physical activities in early childhood for later motor competence and physical activity level: a seven-year longitudinal study 
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2. INTRODUCE FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS INTO ACTIVE PLAY EVERYDAY.

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5. EDUCATE AND EMPOWER STAFF TO MODEL AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HABITS.

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