The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes

Area of Science:

• * Public Health
• * Sport Science
• * Education

Background:

• * Physical literacy is a holistic framework integrating physical, affective, cognitive, and social elements.
• * The field currently lacks a comprehensive roadmap for research, practice, and policy.
• * There is a growing recognition of physical literacy's importance across various sectors.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To define the content of a Global Physical Literacy (GloPL) Action Framework.
• * To establish goals, principles, actions, and pathways for advancing physical literacy worldwide.
• * To create a unified approach for global physical literacy initiatives.

Main Methods:

• * A group Delphi study involving 59 academics, 7 literature gap representatives, and 24 organizational representatives from 46 countries.
• * Online surveys for idea generation, followed by reflexive thematic analysis.
• * Six online meetings and two rounds of formal voting with pre-defined agreement thresholds.

Main Results:

• * Analysis yielded 849 initial codes grouped into five themes: advocacy, practice, education, assessment, and research.
• * Fifteen central topics were discussed, with consensus reached on key recommendations.
• * Recommendations include establishing core principles, generating resources, aligning curricula, population-level assessment, and emphasizing implementation science.

Conclusions:

• * Consensus findings will inform the Global Physical Literacy (GloPL) Action Framework.
• * The framework aims to guide coordinated global actions in education, public health, sport, and healthcare.
• * It signifies the start of a dynamic process for advancing physical literacy across diverse settings.