Exploring Knowledge of the Concept of Physical Literacy among Rehabilitation Professionals, Students and Coaches Practicing in a Pediatric Setting

Margaux Hebinck, Roxanne Pelletier, Mariève Labbé, Krista L. Best and Maxime T. Robert ()
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Margaux Hebinck: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Roxanne Pelletier: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Mariève Labbé: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Krista L. Best: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Maxime T. Robert: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada

Disabilities, 2023, vol. 3, issue 4, 1-14

Abstract: Approximately 22% of Canadian children with physical disabilities meet the daily physical activity recommendations. Physical activity is attributed to physical literacy, a conceptualization of the domains required to be physically active throughout life. In Canada, pediatric rehabilitation professionals’ and coaches’ roles are essential for developing physical literacy. The aim of the study was to explore knowledge of physical literacy and strategies for developing physical literacy for children with physical disabilities among pediatric rehabilitation professionals, students, and coaches in Quebec. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pediatric rehabilitation professionals, students and coaches and thematically analyzed using NVivo. Twenty professionals and students reported having variable knowledge about physical literacy, but suggested that adaptation, play and interdisciplinarity were essential in the development of physical literacy for children with physical disabilities. Participants highlighted the need to redefine fundamental movement skills for children with physical disabilities. Despite perceiving varied knowledge of the physical literacy concept, pediatric rehabilitation professionals and coaches described essential domains to foster physical literacy in children with disabilities. Pediatric rehabilitation professionals and coaches play a vital role in fostering physical literacy. Therefore, it is essential to support the development of knowledge that may support professionals, such as through training programs and continuing education.

Keywords: physical activity; physical literacy; physical disabilities; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; kinesiology; sports coaching (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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