Global Physical Literacy Action Framework Published in Sports Medicine
The process and outcomes behind the Global Physical Literacy Action Framework (GloPL) have now been published in the international journal Sports Medicine, marking an important next step for the global initiative to advance physical literacy.
The article, “The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes,” documents the international consensus process that informed the framework’s development and highlights key priorities for strengthening physical literacy across research, policy, education, and practice.
Developing the Global Physical Literacy Framework
The development of the GloPL Action Framework brought together 59 physical literacy academics from 46 countries, alongside representatives from international societies and organisations.
Through a collaborative Delphi process, participants identified five interconnected areas for action:
- Advocacy
- Practice
- Education
- Assessment
- Research
These priorities form the foundation of the framework and provide a shared direction for organisations, researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers working to promote meaningful and lifelong engagement in physical activity.
The newly published article also explores important issues for the future of physical literacy, including the need for shared principles across contexts, stronger connections with physical education, appropriate assessment approaches, improved translation into practice, and greater attention to implementation research.
Advancing Physical Literacy Through Global Action
Since its launch, the GloPL Framework has been shared through several international platforms, including AIESEP Connect and the EU 2.0 SHARE Forum, helping to expand dialogue around its application in research, policy and practice.
ICSSPE contributed to the broader development and dissemination of the framework alongside international partners and continues to support collaboration between researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers and organisations working to advance physical literacy globally.
The publication in Sports Medicine provides an important evidence-based resource for stakeholders seeking to understand how the framework was developed and how its recommendations can support coordinated action across different sectors and contexts.
You can find the article here:
The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework: Process and Outcomes – Sports Medicine
You can access the framework below:
The Global Physical Literacy Action Framework
