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Canada's Physical Literacy Consensus Statement: process and outcome.

Mark S Tremblay1, Christa Costas-Bradstreet2,3, Joel D Barnes4

  • 1Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada. mtremblay@cheo.on.ca.

BMC Public Health
|October 5, 2018
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Canadian children and youth exhibit suboptimal movement behaviors, impacting physical fitness and increasing health risks. A consensus definition for physical literacy was developed to standardize efforts and promote lifelong physical activity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Kinesiology
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Suboptimal movement behaviors in Canadian children and youth are linked to poor physical fitness, obesity, and chronic disease risk.
  • Physical literacy is recognized as a foundational element for active lifestyles.
  • Inconsistent definitions of physical literacy hinder its promotion and advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a unified consensus definition and position statement for physical literacy in Canada.
  • To address the need for consistent conceptualization and promotion of physical literacy across various sectors.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative effort led by ParticipACTION involving multiple sectors (public health, sport, education, recreation).
  • Process included environmental scans, evidence reviews, and extensive stakeholder consultations.
Keywords:
ConfidenceConsensusDefinitionHealthMotivationPhysical activityPhysical competencePhysical literacySedentary behaviour

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  • Development and ratification of a consensus statement and position paper.

    • Main Results:

    • Canada's Physical Literacy Consensus Statement was launched in June 2015.
    • The "Vancouver Declaration" was released, providing further guidance on physical literacy.
    • Both documents endorsed the International Physical Literacy Association's definition, emphasizing lifelong engagement in physical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • The consensus definition aims to foster greater harmony, synergy, and consistency in physical literacy initiatives in Canada and globally.
    • Further assessment is needed to evaluate the initiative's impact on the sector and long-term physical activity levels.