“Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” – The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014
Physical Literacy Micro-Grants have been awarded to the following organization for 2019-2020:
- Eliot River Ramblers Soccer Club – Move & Play program
- Football PEI – First Down Grassroots Football
- Morell Consolidated School – Fun with Fitness
- Montague Regional High School – Viking Fit
- Colonel Gray High School – Gray Fit
- Town of Alberton – Seniors Groove Alberton
- Town of Cornwall – Welcome to Winter in Canada
- Boys & Girls Club of Charlottetown – Sensory Path
- The Native Council of PEI – Inu’tesink – Indigenous Dance
- Snowboard PEI – Little Riders
- Montague Consolidated School – Motor Lab
- Vernon River Consolidated School – Stretch & Strengthen
- Special Olympics PEI – Gymnastics Partnership Program
- Charlottetown Triathlon Club – Adult Introductory Triathlon Program
- Stonepark Intermediate School – Daily Physical Activity & Grade 8 Wellness Challenge
A working group has been established to help increase the Physical Literacy of Islanders. The group is led by Recreation PEI and includes members from Sport PEI, Parasport & Recreation PEI, Special Olympics PEI, the PEI Aboriginal Sport Circle, and the PEI Department of Health & Wellness- Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Division.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island.