Cultivating Physical Literacy Through an Alternative Pedagogical Approach

Abstract

Physical literacy (PL) was initially introduced during the first half of the 20th century in the United States. Since then, it has been gradually gaining in both usage and popularity in many physical education contexts worldwide. However, there has been limited discussion on the practical implication of facilitating PL. Thus, the purpose of this article is to (a) introduce a current definition and core components of PL, (b) provide a brief overview of the political application of PL and pedagogical approaches that have been utilized to facilitate PL, and (c) suggest the concept of humanities-oriented physical education (HOPE) as an alternative pedagogical approach to facilitate PL. The article concludes by sharing recommendations for and insight into ways of cultivating PL within physical education contexts.

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Daekyun Oh

Daekyun Oh is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education at St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, NY. Kidae Lee ([email protected]) is a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education at Seoul National University in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Kidae Lee

Daekyun Oh is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education at St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, NY. Kidae Lee ([email protected]) is a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education at Seoul National University in Seoul, Republic of Korea.