Physical Literacy From the Start! The Need for Formal Physical Literacy Education for Early Childhood Educators

Abstract

The early years of childhood development are a significant time for the acquisition and application of skills that foster motor development, cognitive understanding, and social well-being. However, there are gaps in knowledge of and practical skills for developing physical literacy within early childhood educator preparation programs. This article explains why training early childhood educators in physical literacy is crucial and how to do so.

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Lynne M. Z. Lafave

Lynne M. Z. Lafave ([email protected]) is a professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, AB, Canada.

Nadine Van Wyk

Nadine Van Wyk is an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, AB, Canada.