What is Physical Literacy?

well-being

a positive state that includes striving for optimal health and life satisfaction

Wellness

an overall state of well-being or total health; healthy choices

physical activity

any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

Endorphin

hormones that promote positive feelings; produced by the body when you are physically active.

sedentary

not involving lots of physical exercise; relaxed; inactive

exercise

planned, structured, repetitive movement intended to improve or maintain physical fitness

stressors

specific events or chronic pressures that place demands on a person or threaten the person's well-being

physical fitness

the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Physical Literacy

The motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life