1. Physical Literacy

Motivation, confidence, physical competence, and the knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for lifelong physical activity.

2. Physical Activity

Movement or activity performed by the body.

3. Physical Education

Learning about and through physical activity.

4. Physical Fitness

A possible outcome of physical literacy and physical activity.

5. Monism

The belief that the mind and body are interconnected.

6. Existentialism

The idea that we develop ourselves through our interactions with the world/environment.

7. Phenomenology

The idea that each person experiences the world uniquely based on their individual experiences and interactions.

8. Reflex

An involuntary, stereotyped response to a particular stimulus.

9. Primitive Infant Reflexes

Reflexes are related mainly to survival, protection, and nourishment.

10. Postural Infant Reflexes

Reflexes associated with the development of voluntary movement.

11. Voluntary Movement

Conscious, cortically controlled movement.

12. Cephalocaudal

Development from head → toe.

13. Proximodistal

Development from the centre of the body → outward.

14. Balance

The ability to remain steady or stable, either stationary or while moving.

15. Coordination

The ability to skillfully sequence body segments to produce movement or generate force.

16. Agility

The ability to change direction and stop/start quickly and accurately while maintaining balance.

17. Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)

Basic movement skills that act as building blocks for more advanced and complex movements.

18. Locomotor Skills

Movements that move the body from one place to another.

19. Manipulative Skills

Movements involving controlling or handling an object.

20. Non-manipulative Skills

Movements involving the body without manipulating an object.

21. Skill Themes

The actual movements performed by a person: WHAT you do.

22. Movement Concepts

Concepts that describe how, where, or with whom/what a movement is performed.

23. Space Awareness

Describes WHERE the body moves.

24. Effort

Describes HOW the body moves.

25. Relationships

Describes how the body moves with body parts, objects, or other people.

26. General Movement Pattern

A movement pattern developed from earlier movement categories and used in relatively simple settings.

27. Refined Movement Pattern

A more specific and sophisticated movement pattern that bridges general movement patterns toward specific movement patterns.

28. Specific Movement Pattern

A highly developed movement pattern specific to a particular physical activity context.

29. Movement Skill/Phase

A movement performed from its beginning to its completion.

30. Adventure Movement

Movement in unpredictable environments involves managing risk and challenges.

31. Aesthetic Movement

Movement used for expression, such as dance and gymnastics.

32. Athletic Movement

Competitive/controlled movement focused on speed, accuracy, distance, or power.

33. Competitive Movement

Movement involving challenging or outwitting opponents.

34. Fitness & Health Movement

Physical activity is intended to improve functional aspects of the body and health.

35. Interpersonal/Relational Movement

Movement involving a social experience, such as moving together with others.

36. Motivation

The drive, willingness, or eagerness to take action.

37. Self-Determination Theory

A theory that views motivation along a continuum from more extrinsic to more intrinsic motivation.

38. Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation is influenced by factors outside the activity itself, such as rewards, punishment, guilt, or external expectations.

39. Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation that comes from enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction from the activity itself.

40. Confidence

A person's belief in their ability to engage in or perform a task.

41. Knowledge & Understanding

Understanding principles of movement and performance, safety, physical activity, health, well-being, problem-solving, and self-responsibility.

42. Progression Spiral

A progression from easier to harder and less complex to more complex tasks, moving from novice/precontrol toward proficiency.

43. S.T.E.P.

A framework for adapting activities to make them more inclusive and accessible.

44. Space (S)

Modifying where or how the activity occurs.

45. Task (T)

Modifying what participants are asked to do.

46. Equipment (E)

Modifying the equipment used.

47. People (P)

Modifying who participates and how people interact or support one another.

48. Physical Education Hall of Shame

PE games/practices that can be inappropriate or counterproductive because they may negatively affect participation, inclusion, safety, skill development, motivation, or lifelong physical activity.