1. Physical Literacy & Recreation
SPRA Conference
Warman, SK
October 20, Louise Humbert & Warren Proctor

5. TODAY … Who are the ‘Partners for Physical Literacy’?
What is Physical Literacy?
It takes a village! (… and a community!)
What does PL look like in your community?
Thoughts? Questions?

6. Ministry of Parks, Culture & Sport
So – about 6 years ago, a number of leaders and friends from different sectors and organizations came together for cinnamon buns and a good chat about physical literacy, children and potential collaborations in Saskatchewan.
We were quick to recognize the excellent and important work happening within each of our sectors. The purpose of coming together was to share and identify one or two unique opportunities that would only be successful if we did them together.
We were quick to recognize the excellent and important work happening within each of our sectors. The purpose of coming together was to share and identify unique opportunities that would only be successful if we did them together.

7. Working together to steward Physical Literacy development in Saskatchewan
Increase community capacity to impact Physical Literacy development
Build understanding among decision makers re: Importance of Physical Literacy
“One community at a time” … community engagement approach
Communicate, Educate, Advocate
Partners’ support … Research, Programming, Education, Community Development

8. Physical Literacy:
What’s this all about?

9. Your physical activity journey

10. What influences our personal journey…

11. What is PL and Why is PL so important?

12. Lets draw our journey

13. Three Generations

14. Littératie physique

15. Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.

17. The Cycle
What is PL and Why is PL so important?

18. Literacy Model “Skill Based Literacies”
Numeracy
123
Fractions
Equations
Literacy
ABC
Words
Sentences
Physical Literacy
Movement skills & vocabulary
Sequences
Tasks
Music
Do-re-mi
Scale
Score

19. Literacy
Physical
Literacy
Numeracy

21. Physical Literacy Across the Lifespan & Sectors
Leisure: Recreation & Sport
Performance Excellence & Participation
Performance Arts
Circus, dance
Vocational
Firefighter, armed services, dry waller, iron worker, underwater welder, any vocation with physicality
Activities of Daily Living
Garden, paint, hammer, walk on slippery surfaces, etc.
Injury Prevention
Lift, carry, transfer, lower – back injury – WCB
Falls, stumble recovery, landing – fracture

24. The Gateway to active participation.
A journey not a destination.

25. Clock is ticking
Sport Wales
What is PL and Why is PL so important?

26. What is the relationship between Physical Literacy and Physical Activity?

27. Can you map your physical literacy journey---your trajectory?
What is PL and Why is PL so important?

28. What does a quality physical literacy experience look like in
Sport, Physical Education, Recreation?
What is PL and Why is PL so important?

29. Hold it
Rather than looking at the differences, lets look at the common elements

30. What are the key components of a quality physical literacy experience?

31. Variety of Environments
Unstructured
PLAY
Adventurous Play (Risky Play)
Structured
A spectrum of structured opportunities
Ground
Water
Ice/snow
Air
Outdoors

32. Development of Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS)
Locomotor
Non locomotor
Object manipulation
Object locomotor
Occurs when:
Activities are developmentally appropriate
Quality instruction
High activity time
Play and problem solving

33. Social Emotional Development
Feeling safe
Feeling a sense of belonging
Teamwork
Responsibility
Problem solving
Safety considerations

34. The Cycle
What is PL and Why is PL so important?

35. Physical Literacy is about moving from…
‘Plan as you go’ and ‘do it because we always do it this way’ type programming….
Not just playing duck duck goose and camouflage all summer…!
… well designed, intentional programming, with skill development that uses the appropriate equipment, provides the right level of challenge, and fully engages participants so that they all have FUN and leave feeling like a rock star at the end of the activity, regardless of their skill or ability.

36. It takes a village … … and a country!

37. Gaining momentum: Across the Nation …q
Canadian Sport Policy
Physical and Health Education Canada
Framework for Recreation in Canada
Canadian Sport for Life
Let’s Get Moving: Physical Activity Vision
Physical Literacy is gaining serious traction across Canada!
National Policy Statements focused on Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity identify Physical Literacy as “Foundational” piece to build a healthier, active, successful nation.
National organizations like PHE Canada and Canadian Sport for Life recognize Physical Literacy as a ‘core’ purpose within their respective mandates.

38. Gaining momentum: In Saskatchewan…q
Saskatchewan in motion
SK Physical Education Curricula
Healthy Start
High Five Community Leaders
Sask Sport Strategic Plan
We believe that Saskatchrewan people generally want the same thing….happy, healthy, successful children and youth.
The Partners for Physical Literacy recognize that we will all work toward that goal from a different angle, with slightly different outcomes.
Our collective work is rooted in strong national or provincial policy that influences the way we work.
But no matter where we come from, what language we use, what approaches we deliver – it is what is at the centre of our work that matters.

39. Needing momentum: In SK Communities…q
Minor Sports
Community Recreation
Family & Home
Health Providers
Schools
Community partnerships will be key to positively affecting the lives of children: physical and emotional health

40. It takes a village to raise a Physically Literate child
It takes a village to raise a child.
It takes a village to raise
a Physically Literate child
The Partners for Physical Literacy share a common belief that it takes a village to raise a Physically Literate Child.

41. Needing momentum: In SK Communities…q
Minor Sports
Community Recreation
Family & Home
Health Providers
Schools
Community partnerships will be key to positively affecting the lives of children: physical and emotional health

42. In your Community… 1) What’s happening? 2) What’s needed?
Small Group Activity
With your understanding of Physical Literacy and those who can support PL development …
In your Community… 1) What’s happening? 2) What’s needed?

43. It takes a village to raise a Physically Literate child
It takes a village to raise a child.
It takes a village to raise
a Physically Literate child
The Partners for Physical Literacy share a common belief that it takes a village to raise a Physically Literate Child.

44. Thoughts?
Questions?

45. RESOURCES: http://activeforlife.com http://physicalliteracy.ca
Physical Literacy Learning Lab (Assess Me, Show Me, Teach Me and Activate Me resource collections)
ParticipACTION physical literacy communication tools

46. Thank You!