Are our PE teachers leading the way in knowledge instruction?
In a research paper published by Dudley et al, 2020, researchers unpick the pedagogical constraints of physical literacy based on cognitive load theory.
Physical literacy is on the rise!
"While numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of physical activity on cognitive health, learning, and executive function, maintaining physical activity throughout one’s life lies with the acquisition of physical literacy."
Physical literacy is on the rise. At "least eight countries" are using the term in policy documents (Martins et al. 2020). The paper goes
