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ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2023

Physical literacy in Europe: The current state of implementation in research, practice, and policy.

Johannes Carl, Anna S Bryant, Lowri C Edwards, Gillian Bartle, Jens E Birch, Efstathios Christodoulides, Arunas Emeljanovas, Andreas Fröberg, Joseph Gandrieau, Barbara Gilic and 26 more

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36 authors.

Johannes CarlFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Department of Sport Science and Sport, Gebbertstraße 123b, 91058, Erlangen, Germany.
Anna S BryantCardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy / School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cyncoed Road, CF23 6XD, Cardiff, UK.
Lowri C EdwardsCardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy / School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cyncoed Road, CF23 6XD, Cardiff, UK.
Gillian BartleUniversity of Dundee, Division of Education and Society, DD1 4HN, Nethergate Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Jens E BirchOslo Metropolitan University, Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs Plass, 0130, Oslo, Norway.
Efstathios ChristodoulidesUniversity of Central Lancashire Cyprus, School of Sciences/Sport and Exercise Sciences, 12-14 University Avenue, Pyla, 7080, Larnaka, Cyprus.
Arunas EmeljanovasLithuanian Sports University, Department of Physical and Social Education, Sporto Str. 6, 44221, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Andreas FröbergUniversity of Gothenburg, Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, Läroverksgatan 5, 40530, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Joseph GandrieauUniversity Lille, University Artois, University Littoral Côte d'Opale, Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport Santé Société, 413 Av. Eugène Avinée, 59120, Loos, France.
Barbara GilicUniversity of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Teslina 6, 21000, Split, Croatia.
Ivo van HilvoordeWindesheim University of Applied Sciences, Campus 2, 8017, CA, Zwolle, Netherlands.
Peter HollerFH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Health Management in Tourism, Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Strasse 24, 8344, Bad Gleichenberg, Austria.
Teodora M IconomescuDunărea de Jos University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Domneasca Street no. 47, 800008, Galati, Romania.
Johannes JaunigUniversity of Graz, Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, Mozartgasse 14, 8010, Graz, Austria.
Ida Laudanska-KrzeminskaPoznan University of Physical Education, Department of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, ul. Krolowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznan, Poland.
Suzanne LundvallUniversity of Gothenburg, Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, Department, Läroverksgatan 5, 40530, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Kristine De MartelaerVrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussels, Belgium.
João MartinsCentro de Estudos em Educação, Fac. de Motricidade Humana e UIDEF, Instituto da Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Estr. da Costa, 1499-002, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal.
Brigita MiezieneLithuanian Sports University, Department of Physical and Social Education, Sporto Str. 6, 44221, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Maria Mendoza-MuñozUniversity of Extremadura, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Av. de la Universidad S/n, 10003, Caceres, Spain.
Alexandre MoutonUniversity of Liège, Research Unit for a Life-Course Perspective on Health & Education (RUCHE), Allée des Sports 2, 4000, Liège, Belgium.
Bogdan S OlaruDunărea de Jos University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Domneasca Street no. 47, 800008, Galati, Romania.
Marcos OnofreCentro de Estudos em Educação, Fac. de Motricidade Humana e UIDEF, Instituto da Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Estr. da Costa, 1499-002, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal.
Iuliia PavlovaLviv State University of Physical Culture, Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture, Kostiushka Str. 11, 79007, Lviv, Ukraine.
Marie Rose RepondFederal Institute of Sport, Bern University of Applied Sciences, 2532, Magglingen, Switzerland.
Vassiliki RigaUniversity of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences & Early Childhood Education, University Campus, 26504, Rio, Greece.
Kasper SalinUniversity of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, Keskussairaalantie 4, 40100, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Christophe SchnitzlerE3S laboratory - UR 1342 - University of Strasbourg 14, Rue R. Descartes, 67000, Strasbourg, France.
Damir SekulicUniversity of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Teslina 6, 21000, Split, Croatia.
Clemens TöpferUniversity of Jena, Institute for Sports Science, Seidelstraße 20, 07749, Jena, Germany.
Jana VasickovaPalacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Physical Culture, Department of Social Science in Kinanthropology, Tr. Miru 117, 77900, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Günay YıldızerEskişehir Technical University, Department of Physical Education and Sport, 2 Eylül Kampüsü, 26555, Eseksehir, Türkiye.
Viviana ZitoCapdi & LSM, Piazzale Dante 8, 74121, Taranto, Italy.
Peter BentsenUniversity of Copenhagen, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Rolighedsvej 23, 1958, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Nigel GreenInternational Physical Literacy Association, 9 Pine View, WN3 6DF, Winstanley (Wigan), England, UK.
Peter ElsborgCenter for Clinical Research and Prevention, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000, Frederiksberg, Denmark.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/objective: The holistic concept of physical literacy (PL) embraces different person-centered qualities (physical, cognitive, affective/psychological) necessary to lead physically active lifestyles. PL has recently gained increasing attention globally and Europe is no exception. However, scientific endeavors summarizing the current state of PL in Europe are lacking. Therefore, the goal of this study was to comprehensively assess and compare the implementation of PL in research, policy, and practice across the continent. Methods: We assembled a panel of experts representing 25 European countries. Employing a complementary mixed-methods design, the experts first prepared reviews about the current state of PL in their countries (categories: research, practice/policy). The reviews underwent comparative document analysis, ensuring a transnational four-eyes principle. For re-validation purposes, the representatives completed a quantitative survey with questions reflecting the inductive themes from the document analysis. Results: The document analysis resulted in ten disjunct themes (related to "concept", "research", "practice/policy", "future/prospect") and yielded a heterogenous PL situation in Europe. The implementation state was strongly linked to conceptual discussions (e.g., existence of competing approaches), linguistic issues (e.g., translations), and country-specific traditions. Despite growing scholarly attention, PL hesitantly permeates practice and policy in most countries. Nevertheless, the experts largely anticipate increasing popularity of PL for the future. Conclusion: Despite the heterogeneous situation across Europe, the analysis has uncovered similarities among the countries, such as the presence of established yet not identical concepts. Research should intensify academic activities (conceptual-linguistic elaborations, empirical work) before PL may gain further access into practical and political spheres in the long term.

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Active lifestyleCompetenceEducationExerciseHealthPhysical activity

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PMID36688001
PMCPMC9827378

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