Noble, Casandra

Project title: Youth Physical Literacy in School District 62

Department: Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

Faculty supervisor: Dr. Patti-Jean Naylor

"Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, and physical competence to be active for life; encompassing affective, physical, cognitive, and behavioural components. Evidence is mounting that Canadian children have low levels of physical literacy. My project will assess the impact of an 8-week physical literacy mentorship program for elementary teachers on the physical literacy levels of children in their classes. The intervention will consist of a physical literacy expert working with the teachers during physical education classes through demonstrations, co-planning, and feedback on lessons. Using the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAY) tools, the students’ physical literacy will be analysed pre and post intervention and compared to children in non-mentorship classes."