Physical Literacy and Human Flourishing

Durden-Myers, Elizabeth ORCID: 0000-0001-7705-1138, Whitehead, Margaret E and Pot, Niek (2018) Physical Literacy and Human Flourishing. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 37 (3). pp. 308-311. doi:10.1123/jtpe.2018-0132

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Abstract

This article explores the relationship between physical literacy and human flourishing. Understanding the contribution physical literacy may have in nurturing human flourishing extends the philosophical rationale and importance of physical literacy in relation to maximizing human potential. This article proposes that the concept of physical literacy is being embraced worldwide, in part due to the contribution physical literacy may make in nurturing human flourishing. Therefore, this article discusses the relationship between physical literacy and human flourishing in detail, unveiling what value this connection may hold in promoting physical literacy as an element integral in enhancing quality of life. Aspects of human flourishing are presented and examined alongside physical literacy. Synergies between physical literacy and human flourishing are not hard to find, and this gives credence to the growing adoption of physical literacy as a valuable human capability.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2018, 37 (3): 308-311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0132. © Human Kinetics, Inc.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Education; Human potential; Philosophical underpinnings
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education and Science
Research Priority Areas:	Culture, Continuity, and Transformation Health, Life Sciences, Sport and Wellbeing
Depositing User:	Liz Durden-Myers
Date Deposited:	28 Jan 2019 14:57
Last Modified:	29 Sep 2023 13:08
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/6463

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