ABSTRACT
This short chapter sets the scene for the book. Significant developments since the publication of Physical Literacy throughout the Lifecourse (Whitehead, 2010) are described. Principal here are the creation of the International Physical Literacy Association and the spread of the concept worldwide. The content of the current text is then explained. This comprises three parts. The first is entitled ‘Physical Literacy Moving Forward’, and addresses issues that have arisen since 2010. The second part, ‘International Perspectives on Physical Literacy’, is made up of chapters written by colleagues in eight countries that are developing physical literacy. The final part, ‘Physical Literacy: Establishing Significance and Looking Ahead’, considers the value of physical literacy to the individual and the potential contribution that physical literacy can make to human flourishing.
