PHYSICAL LITERACY: AN INTEGRATED MODEL FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN ITALIAN SCHOOLS

Paolo Creati

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Physical literacy represents a crucial aspect of the educational journey for children and young people. This article explores existing models of physical literacy, their applications in the Italian school context, and teaching methodologies aimed at students with special educational needs. The objective is to propose an integrated approach that can be adopted in the Italian educational system.




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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v8i4.1233

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