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Early childhood education and care : Do we need to develop the physical literacy of educators?

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The early years are critical for physical literacy and physical activity (PA). With increasing numbers of children attending early childhood education and care (ECEC), educators play a significant role in childhood development and may play an influential role in young children’s physical literacy journey. Educators receive minimal training in physical literacy and PA, but receive increasing direction to integrate these concepts into ECEC learning. The purpose of this study was to assess educator (n=94) physical literacy, and determine which components of their physical literacy were associated with self-reported intentions and behaviours to promote physical literacy and PA. Educator physical literacy was moderate. Self-reported intentions and behaviours to provide physical literacy and PA opportunities were high. Except for understanding, there were no associations between physical literacy components and intentions and behaviours. The physical literacy of educators may not inform intentions and behaviours to provide physical literacy and PA opportunities were high. Except for understanding, there were no associations between physical literacy components and intentions and behaviours. The physical literacy of educators may not inform intentions and behaviours to provide physical literacy and PA within ECEC frameworks.

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eng

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0434201

Education, Faculty of; Alumni; Kinesiology, School of

Buckler, E.J., Puterman, E. & Faulkner, G.E. Early childhood education and care: Do we need to develop the physical literacy of educators?. Prospects 50, 55–68 (2021).

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