This keynote explores the evolution of the ‘literacy’ construct for the last 50 years and what we can learn about physical literacy moving forward. It also presents an approach to policy construction that facilitates a common.…

This session is an in-depth look at the SKIP-Cymru programme. It outlines the theory behind the work and how it fits into the playful pedagogy of the Foundation Phase curriculum for pupils aged 3- 7 years in Wales. It will look at the developmental stages of fundamental motor skills and how these can be used to develop differentiated activities in…

At its essence, quality sport and physical literacy is achieved when the right people do the right things at the right times which leads to positive experiences for the participant. This session will walk through a number of elements that lead to quality of sport and physical literacy experiences. It will outline a number of factors and characteristics to consider…

The Train to Train Stage is one of the most important stages of the LTAD. Puberty is when the foundation of future excellence is established. The presentation will outline strategies for this stage and how to optimize athlete preparation.…

The connections between physical activity and mental and physical health are well known. If physical literacy is a gateway to physical activity, then by extension it should be a gateway to health and well-being. But how? In this talk, I present a model to explain the impact of physical literacy on health. Research supporting it will also be discussed as…

In this keynote, Richard Way will share how over the last 15 years, Sport for Life has emerged to create a ‘new normal’ in Canadian sport which now grows out into global education and health through using physical literacy’ to fundamentally change the thinking of health professionals, educators, and coaches.…