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ArticleSports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)2026

The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes.

Johannes Carl, Lisa M Barnett, Alethea Jerebine, Emiliano Mazzoli, Alexandre Mouton, Jaime Barratt, Peter Elsborg, Nigel Green, Marlen Niederberger, Raymond Kim-Wai Sum and 1 more

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Article in Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Johannes CarlSchool of Health and Social Development, Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia. j.carl@deakin.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7393-0450
Lisa M BarnettSchool of Health and Social Development, Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9731-625X
Alethea JerebineSchool of Health and Social Development, Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1396-244X
Emiliano MazzoliSchool of Health and Social Development, Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9207-4167
Alexandre MoutonRUCHE - Research Unit for a life-Course perspective on Health & Education, Department of Physical Activity and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1690-0383
Jaime BarrattDepartment of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6945-6108
Peter ElsborgDepartment of Epidemiology, Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1770-2274
Nigel GreenInternational Physical Literacy Association, Wigan, England.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9395-3921
Marlen NiederbergerDepartment Methods in Health Promotion and Prevention, Institute for Health Sciences, University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4892-7222
Raymond Kim-Wai SumDepartment of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4051-9945
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical literacy integrates physical, affective, cognitive and social elements into a holistic framework for physical activity. Despite the increasing recognition of physical literacy across many sectors, the entire field lacks a prospective roadmap for research, practice and policy.

objectiveSeeking to determine the content of a 'Global Physical Literacy (GloPL) Action Framework,' this study aimed to define goals, principles, actions and pathways that can advance the physical literacy field worldwide.

methodsA group Delphi study (based on published protocol) engaged 59 physical literacy-focused academics from 46 countries, 7 representatives of literature gaps, and 24 individuals representing societies/organisations. The representatives independently generated ideas for action through online surveys (Qualtrics). The ideas underwent reflexive thematic analysis (NVivo), informing the subsequent discussions in six online meetings. All decisions were supported by formal voting with pre-defined agreement thresholds for two rounds of voting.

resultsAnalysis resulted in 849 initial codes grouped into five themes: advocacy, practice, education, assessment and research. Members discussed 15 central topics, of which six reached agreement in the first voting round and nine in the second voting round. Key recommendations included: establishing a core set of physical literacy elements/principles (advocacy); generating more resources/programmes on physical literacy (practice); aligning physical education curricula with physical literacy principles (education); assessing physical literacy at the population level (assessment); and emphasising implementation science (research).

conclusionsThe comprehensive consensus findings will inform the pillars of the first GloPL Action Framework. Its release marks the beginning of a dynamic process intended to guide coordinated actions on physical literacy in education, public health, sport, healthcare/promotion, rehabilitation, active recreation and community services/development.

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ExerciseHealth LiteracyPhysical Education and TrainingDelphi TechniqueHumans

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