Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has released a definition of physical literacy that will underpin a national standard designed to improve the physical activity levels, holistic development and health of all Australians. Dr Lisa Barnett, from Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) co-led the research behind the definition and national standard with Dr Richard Keegan, Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Canberra and Dr Dean Dudley, Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Macquarie University. (more)