FHP314 - Applied Physical Literacy

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Subject Title
Applied Physical Literacy

Subject Description
This course continues the development of physical literacy delivery skills by presenting physical literacy within a variety of environments and frameworks.  Reflecting the Sport for Life model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) adopted by all nationally funded Sport Governing Bodies in Canada, students learn about activities that use sport to develop physical literacy in a progressive manner across a variety of environments: outdoor/field, pool/water, indoor gymnasium and ice/snow.  During the course, students will acquire an understanding of the importance of using sport as a vehicle for development of physical literacy.  Students will consider training and coaching activities that can encourage and enhance physical literacy in young athletes within each of the four environments.  Classes will be primarily group and individual learning in a practical setting within a variety of environments.

Credit Status
This is a required course in the Fitness and Health Promotion program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast various types of physical literacy skills that occur in four different environments; indoors, outdoors, water and ice/snow.
  2. Identify Canada's Healthy Physical Activity Guidelines.
  3. Present key physical literacy and LTAD concepts in a poster presentation
  4. Understand why physical literacy is critical for a healthy Canada
  5. Apply physical literacy theory in each of the four environments by considering a range of age and developmentally appropriate activities that can be used to improve physical literacy.
  6. Explain the fundamental sport skills that occur in each of the four different environments.
  7. Evaluate the physical literacy skills required for each environment and for a variety of age and developmental levels.
  8. Demonstrate physical literacy skills in a variety of environments.
  9. Critique existing sports organizations in their ability to apply physical literacy.
  10. Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that show proper motor learning progressions and improve fundamental movement skills and promote physical literacy.
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