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PHYSICAL LITERACY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical literacy
1, record 1, English, physical%20literacy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value, and take responsibility for, engagement in physical activities for life. 2, record 1, English, - physical%20literacy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "physical literacy" has had various definitions. In Canada, until recently, it has long been used to refer to "the fundamental physical skills that permit a person to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activities." 3, record 1, English, - physical%20literacy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- culture de l'activité physique
1, record 1, French, culture%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- kinésiculture 1, record 1, French, kin%C3%A9siculture
proposal, feminine noun
- littératie physique 2, record 1, French, litt%C3%A9ratie%20physique
calque, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de connaissances et de capacités physiques et mentales acquises par une personne lui permettant de valoriser la pratique d'activités physiques et d'intégrer durablement l'activité physique dans son mode de vie. 3, record 1, French, - culture%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nombreuses ont été les définitions du terme anglais «physical literacy». Au Canada, ce terme a longtemps été employé pour désigner un «ensemble d'habiletés motrices qui permettent à une personne de bouger avec confiance et maîtrise dans toutes sortes d'activités physiques». En français, en ce sens, c'est le terme «savoir-faire physique» qui est le mieux adapté. 3, record 1, French, - culture%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
littératie physique : L'emploi de ce terme est critiqué puisque le mot «littératie» n'a qu'un sens en français, soit la capacité de lire et d'écrire. 3, record 1, French, - culture%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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