Abstract: Physical literacy (PL) is established as a modern concept in contemporary physical education. It is interpreted as a holistic approach aimed at the motor, cognitive, social and emotional development of adolescents. Physical literacy is associated with the idea of lifelong physical activity and the forming of sports habits and a healthy lifestyle.
The aim of the study is to examine the presence of the concept of physical literacy in various physical educational systems in Europe and, in particular, in the curricula of physical education and sports in the Bulgarian educational system. The subject of the study are specialized scientific articles and internet materials on the topic, as well as curricula of physical education and sports in the Bulgarian school. The main research methods applied are content analysis and survey method. The analysis of the results shows the presence of the concept of physical literacy in a few physical education systems in Europe. In the Bulgarian educational model of physical education, the idea of physical literacy is not directly formulated. It is reflected in the goals of physical education and sports training, aimed at the formation of certain knowledge, skills and attitudes of students, united by the competency approach. Physical literacy is a relatively new concept, currently commented on and analysed in specialized literature. At present, physical literacy is underestimated in the physical education curricula of many European countries and it is not clearly defined. In general, the PL concept is associated with the idea of quality physical education. The development of physical activity of the modern young generation requires understanding and competent implementation of the concept of physical literacy by physical education teachers and sports educators in physical education classes.
Key words: physical activity, curricula, educational system, students, comparative analysis
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Author Info:
D. Sc. Eleonora Mihaylova Mileva, Professor
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5897-0208
National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski”
Sofia, Bulgaria
Faculty of Pedagogy
E-mail: mileva@nsa.bg
English 
Български