Building a repertoire: exploring the role of active play in improving physical literacy in children
Keywords:
physical literacy, active play, participatory researchAbstract
A physically literate individual is motivated to realise fully their own movement potential and to take part in physical activities throughout their life. This study explores the relationship between play and physical literacy and aims to gain a critical understanding of the role of active play in promoting physical literacy from children’s perspectives. Children aged 10-11 used disposable cameras to record their “play spaces” which allowed them to later reflect on their play experiences. The findings suggest that semistructured (such as traditional playground games) and unstructured play activities could have a positive relationship on physical literacy.References
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