The concept of physical literacy has been developed over many years.

Both these scenarios include elements of physical literacy, but do not represent the whole story.

These tenets are the platform on which physical literacy is built.

Over the past few years there has been considerable interest, world-wide, in the concept of physical literacy.

Thus at the heart of physical literacy is a commitment to the holistic nature of the individual.

Ideally, physical literacy is developed prior to the adolescent growth spurt.

Now after a successful pilot scheme, every local authority in Scotland will adopt the new "physical literacy" programme.

The fundamental and significant aspects of physical literacy are:

Engage general public in awareness of Physical Literacy. 3.

• Address health literacy and physical literacy to support child health.

Furthermore, physical literacy relies heavily on an understanding of both existentialism and phenomenology.

Physical Literacy is the cornerstone of both participation and excellence in physical activity and sport.

The principle that our body is as significant to life as our intellect is central to the concept of physical literacy.

Physical literacy is founded on a strong philosophical platform, namely a belief in monism and a rejection of dualism.

However, there have been a number of interpretations of the concept that have moved away from the central tenets of physical literacy.

To develop physical literacy children should learn fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills in each of the four basic environments:

The government programme will look at how physical education should be taught - it's a form of physical literacy which can link to recognition and problem-solving skills.

In this respect, six phases of physical literacy have been identified: infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood and older adulthood.

According to Steele, that money must be used to further help teachers maximise what is being called the "physical literacy" of children before formal sport is even introduced.

Physical literacy can be described as a disposition characterised by the motivation to capitalise on innate movement potential to make a significant contribution to the quality of life.

CGC works with local sport organizations in developing Commonwealth countries using the transformative power of sport to enhance youths' physical literacy, personal health and social skills.

"Coupled with the proven links between 'physical literacies' and cognitive function, it was an easy decision for us to get in at the ground floor of this significant research," he said.

For example, in some instances physical literacy has been the name given to a programme of fundamental movement skills, implying that the concept is solely about the acquisition of physical competence.

However, whilst this is extremely relevant, it is important to recognise that physical literacy is not restricted to the school years - it is relevant throughout the lifecourse.

Lady Campbell said that schools were "concerned about establishing literacy and numeracy by 10 or 11, but also need to be concerned with establishing physical literacy by that age."