Physical Literacy describes?

• A. Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life
• B. Speed and agility
• C. Fitness test score
• D. Knowledge of sports rules

Answer: (A)

Physical literacy is a holistic view of movement and lifelong participation. It means having motivation, confidence, physical competence, and the knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities for life. This blends how you feel about being active with what you can do physically and what you know about activity, so you’re prepared to participate now and in the future. The other options focus on narrow aspects: speed and agility are just one physical quality, a fitness test score is a measure rather than a description of a person’s overall capacity or disposition, and knowledge of sports rules covers only cognitive understanding without the accompanying motivation, confidence, or physical ability. The description that combines motivation, confidence, physical ability, and understanding for lifelong engagement best captures what physical literacy means.