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Physical Literacy at Courtenay Recreation In Spring of 2019 the Comox Valley was chosen by Physical Literacy for Communities BC to re- ceive funding for a Valley - wide initiative supporting the physical, social, intellectual, mental, and emotional health of local kids. The Physical Literacy for Communities BC (PL4C-BC) project is an initiative under the BC Physical Activity Strategy, funded by the BC Ministry of Health. The purpose of the initiative is to educate and activate local decision makers, build capacity by training leaders, and create the environment to develop physical literacy in multiple settings and sectors resulting in a positive impact on community health and well being. What is Physical Literacy?

It is developing the competence and confidence to move in variety of physical activities and environments. Like learning the alphabet is es- sential to reading and writing, learning movement skills and patterns as a child is essential to enjoying sports and activities for life. -Physical Literacy Association Who is Physical Literacy for? Everyone! The ideal ages for the development of basic fundamental movement skills is 0 - 12 years, however you are never too old to devel- op basic movement skills. Being physically literate, you have the skills and confidence needed to be physically active. Whether your goal is to engage in regular physical activity, join a sports team or league or devel- op habits to be physically active for life. Why develop your Physical Literacy? Because it increases your physical activity, which increases the likeli- hood you’ll be active for life! Other benefits are: • educational success • cognitive skills • mental health • psychological wellness • social skills • healthy lifestyle • habits • physical health • physical fitness Examples of skills developed through Physical Literacy: BODY CONTROL agility, balance, coordination, speed, rhythm, and more LOCOMOTOR running, jumping, swimming, wheeling, skating and more OBJECT CONTROL sending, receiving, dribbling, striking, kicking and more

COURTENAY PHYSICAL LITERACY

Practice Fundamental Movement Skills in Courtenay Recreation programs… to be Active for Life!

Look for this symbol throughout Courtenay Rec pages for programs that incorporate Physical Literacy.

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