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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2025

Children's perceptions of physical literacy: exploring meaning, value, and capabilities for lifelong physical activity.

Daniel D Bingham, Jade L Morris, Kiara Lewis, Lawrence Foweather, Hannah Goss, Wesley O'Brien, Inimfon Essiet, William M Roberts, Liezel Hurter, Cara Shearer and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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13 authors.

Daniel D BinghamFaculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom.
Jade L MorrisFaculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom.
Kiara LewisCentre for Life and Sport Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Lawrence FoweatherResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Hannah GossSchool of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
Wesley O'BrienPhysical Education, Sports Studies and Arts Programme, School of Education, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Inimfon EssietResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
William M RobertsSchool of Sport and Human Movement, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Liezel HurterResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Cara ShearerResearch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Lisa M BarnettInstitute of Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Michael J DuncanCentre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Science, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Andrew Daly-SmithFaculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The concept of physical literacy has been defined differently across the world. To create a consensus statement and definition of physical literacy for England, it was felt important to incorporate the views and opinions of children and young people who are often the focus of interventions to increase physical activity and physical literacy. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand what physical literacy means to children by exploring their perceptions of meaningful physical activity and what they think will be needed to continue to be active for life. Methods: Through a series of directed tasks and thematic analysis, several important considerations are discussed. These included the pertinence of social relationships-whether it was to share experiences, support and encourage friends, or learn from your family. Results and Discussion: Children discussed how physical activity positively affects their emotions and the importance of enjoyment in continuing to engage in movement for the rest of their lives. In addition, there was an awareness of the benefits for mental and physical health, which indicated the prominence of knowing these benefits in engaging. The findings offer some important contributions from children to better understand what physical literacy means in England.

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childrenphysical activityphysical literacyqualitativeyoung people

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PMID40438339
PMCPMC12116515

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