Why Physical Education Is the Cornerstone to Physical Literacy and LTAD
A professional development course for PE teachers, presented by ConnectedPE. Part of the Professional Growth category.
Physical literacy and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) are frameworks that every PE teacher should understand — because they position your subject as the most important in the school.
This session connects the dots between quality PE programs, physical literacy development, and the long-term health and sporting outcomes of young people.
What you'll explore: 1. Defining physical literacy and why it matters beyond school 2. The LTAD framework and how PE fits within it 3. How to advocate for PE using physical literacy language 4. Aligning your program to physical literacy outcomes 5. Practical assessment tools for tracking physical literacy development
Empowering for PE teachers who want to articulate the true value of what they do.
Topics: Curriculum Planning, Primary, Secondary, Whole School
What you'll learn — 1 lessons
- Why Physical Education Is the Cornerstone to Physical Literacy and LTAD
Certificate of completion
Finish this course and receive a named certificate — evidence for your professional development hours and teacher registration requirements.
This course is included in ConnectedPE membership — one membership unlocks 150+ PE-specific courses, certificates, and AI planning tools.