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Physical Literacy from theory to practice and towards research. Physical Literacy in NI. Presentation:- Background to live projects Range of organisations Research. Background to projects. Sport NI context:- LTAD / Physical literacy Multi-skills clubs - pilot projects
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Physical Literacy from theory to practice and towards research
Physical Literacy in NI Presentation:- • Background to live projects • Range of organisations • Research
Background to projects • Sport NI context:- • LTAD / Physical literacy • Multi-skills clubs - pilot projects • MSC pilots sustained • Funding stream (SiOC) • Skills 4 Sport (S4S) • Fundamental Movement Skills • “Improving Physical Literacy”
Range of organisations • 9 awards through SiOC • Education (FMS) • Play (Playboard - Fit for Play) • Area Partnerships / District Councils • Uniformed organisations • Higher education (FMS + S4S) • Governing bodies of sport (?)
Research Sport NI tender (March 2008):- “The Assessment and Measurement of Physical Literacy in Children” Successful joint bid from Stranmillis University College and the University of Ulster
Research objectives • Propose a methodology for assessing the impact of structured physical literacy programmes • Develop and pilot an appropriate assessment tool • Identify and involve relevant partners • Produce a report & recommendations for further development (Timescale -- March 08 – January 09)
Progress to date • Consultation with key stakeholders • Range of discrete and “rich” tasks:- • Locomotion • Body Management • Object control • Critical skill criteria identified • Pupil questionnaire (CAPA scales / Harter) • Pilot in June / fieldwork in September