This infographic defines physical literacy and the associated benefits. At the top of the infographic there is a box that states physical components and a definition underneath that states: “Development of Movement through ‘Positive Movement Experiences’: Need to learn the fundamentals and build a diverse set of movements through the development of:”. There are then various physical components that an athlete needs to learn to become physically competent. These are:
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Each of these has an arrow connecting them to the term ‘physical competence’. From physical competence there are two arrows that join to the physical and performance benefits of being physically competent. These are:
There are also five psychosocial benefits connected by arrows that result from being physically competent. These are:
From the increased motivation to participate there are further benefits that are connected by arrows. These include the high-level physical benefits of increased participation across the lifespan. This then leads to the following physical benefits:
And to one further psychosocial benefit of increased mental health, e.g. self-esteem and happiness.