Physical Literacy across the World records the progress of the concept of physical literacy over the last decade. It examines developments, issues and controversies in physical literacy studies, and looks at how the concept has been implemented around the world.

Part I: Physical Literacy Moving Forward, 1. Overview and Recent Developments in Physical Literacy, 2. Definition of Physical Literacy – Developments and Issues, 3. Aspects of Physical Literacy – Clarification and Discussion With Particular Reference to the Physical Domain, 4. In Support of Physical Literacy Throughout Life, 5. What Does Physical Literacy Look Like? Overarching Principles and Specific Descriptions, 6. Charting the Physical Literacy Journey, Part II: International Perspectives on Physical Literacy, 7. Introduction to International Perspectives on Physical Literacy, 8. A Brief History of Physical Literacy in Australia, 9. Physical Literacy in Canada, 10. Perspectives on Physical Literacy in Continental Europe, 11. Physical Literacy in India, 12. Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Physical Literacy Journey, 13. Physical and Food Literacy: A Holistic Approach to Public Health in Scotland, 14. Physical Literacy in the United States of America, 15. Physical Literacy Development in Wales, 16. Reflection on International Perspectives, Part III: Physical Literacy – Establishing Significance and Looking Ahead, 17. Physical Literacy as a Journey, 18. Human Flourishing and Physical Literacy, 19. Human Flourishing, Human Nature and Physical Literacy, 20. The Significance of Physical Literacy in Human Life, Conclusions and the Way Ahead