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* Physical literacy: is the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations<ref>Pacific Institute for Sport excellence. What is physical literacy? [Internet]. 2017. [cited 2/1/18]. Available from: <nowiki>http://www.pise.ca/physical-literacy/</nowiki></ref>. | * Physical literacy: is the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations<ref>Pacific Institute for Sport excellence. What is physical literacy? [Internet]. 2017. [cited 2/1/18]. Available from: <nowiki>http://www.pise.ca/physical-literacy/</nowiki></ref>. | ||
== | == Benefits of PA == | ||
Physical activity can provide both immediate and long-term health benefits, physically, mentally and socially. It can also foster independence and help with learning. | |||
Some immediate benefits of exercise include: enhanced mood, aid in self-regulation, reduction of blood sugar levels, a feeling of well-being. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
It is well understood that physical activity can provide many health benefits to those who partake, and that physical inactivity can have detrimental outcomes on our health. Questions still abound about what qualifies as suitable physical activity, and how much should each child do? Sometimes we have good intentions, but find barriers.
Definitions[edit | edit source]
- Physical activity: any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Infant: newborn to 1 year old child[1]
- Toddler: 1-2 years old child
- Preschooler: 3-4 years old child
- Adolescent: 12-17 years old child
- Adult: 18+ years old.
- Physical literacy: is the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations[2].
Benefits of PA[edit | edit source]
Physical activity can provide both immediate and long-term health benefits, physically, mentally and socially. It can also foster independence and help with learning.
Some immediate benefits of exercise include: enhanced mood, aid in self-regulation, reduction of blood sugar levels, a feeling of well-being.
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ World Health Organization. Physical activity [internet]. 2017. [cited 2/1/18]. Available from: http://www.who.int/topics/physical_activity/en/
- ↑ Pacific Institute for Sport excellence. What is physical literacy? [Internet]. 2017. [cited 2/1/18]. Available from: http://www.pise.ca/physical-literacy/
