Belton, Sarahjane,Connolly, Sinead,Peers, Cameron,Goss, Hannah,Murphy, Marie,Murtagh, Elaine,Kavanagh, Jennifer,Corr, Méabh,Ferguson, Kyle,O¿Brien, Wesley

2022

Bmc Public Healthbmc Public Health

Are all domains created equal? An exploration of stakeholder views on the concept of physical literacy

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Developing physical literacy at population levels provides a transformative appeal for those working in sport, health, education, recreation and physical activity settings. Interdisciplinary approaches to development of policy in this area is recommended. The purpose of this study was to gather empirical data from key stakeholders working with young people in areas related to physical literacy across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to capture their current understanding and awareness of the physical literacy to help inform the development of the first all-island consensus statement for physical literacy.Developing physical literacy at population levels provides a transformative appeal for those working in sport, health, education, recreation and physical activity settings. Interdisciplinary approaches to development of policy in this area is recommended. The purpose of this study was to gather empirical data from key stakeholders working with young people in areas related to physical literacy across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to capture their current understanding and awareness of the physical literacy to help inform the development of the first all-island consensus statement for physical literacy.

1471-24581471-2458

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12931-5https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12931-5

10.1186/s12889-022-12931-5