People who are physically literate have the ability to understand, communicate and apply different movements which enables the individual to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Phsyical activity and its associated health benefits are well-known to people involved in public health, education, and sport. While physical inactivity contributes to poor well-being, increased health care costs, reduced quality of life, and shorter life expectancy.
To learn more about the essential components of physical literacy, how to support the development of physical literacy in all stages of life, and learn strategies for delivering coordinated physical literacy programs for Canadians of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities check out this PDF document.