Physical Literacy Activity Pack
A flexible resource to help schools understand how children and young people experience physical activity and create more inclusive and engaging movement opportunities.
What's included?
The Physical Literacy Activity Pack includes:
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Teacher guidance to support confident and flexible delivery
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Clear activity outlines, with both active and classroom-based options for each activity
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Practical prompts and questions to help pupils reflect on their relationship with movement
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Links to the Physical Literacy Toolkit to support staff understanding and shared language
Everything you need to begin exploring and strengthening physical literacy in your setting.
How to use
The Physical Literacy Activity Pack is designed to be flexible and reflective. Use it to better understand pupils’ experiences of movement and shape more inclusive, engaging opportunities across your setting.
Simply follow these steps to get started:
1. Download and explore
Access the Activity Pack and accompanying resources. Familiarise yourself with the activity outlines, reflection prompts and supporting guidance to build shared understanding among staff.
2. Deliver and reflect
Select activities for a whole class or targeted group. Use the practical prompts to explore how pupils experience movement and identify opportunities to strengthen confidence, motivation and engagement.
3. Embed and develop
Apply learning across lessons, clubs or wider school routines. Adapt activities to suit your setting and use the linked toolkit resources to support longer-term development of physical literacy.
Why it works
Physical literacy is widely recognised as a foundation for lifelong engagement in physical activity. When children and young people experience movement in a way that feels positive, inclusive and meaningful, they are more likely to develop the confidence and motivation to stay active throughout their lives. By placing emphasis on how pupils feel during physical activity – not just what they achieve – schools can strengthen enjoyment, self-belief and a sense of belonging.
The Physical Literacy Activity Pack supports schools to better understand pupils’ experiences of movement and identify practical ways to create more engaging opportunities. Through reflection, discussion and adaptable activities, staff can build a shared language around physical literacy and make informed decisions that support all learners, including those who may feel less confident in traditional sport settings.
Watch the short video to see how the Physical Literacy Activity Pack is helping schools create more positive and meaningful movement experiences for their pupils.
Access the Resources
By downloading these resources you will receive a folder of content including the activity pack and two supporting PowerPoint presentations - one for primary schools and one for secondary.
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