Italian Journal of Health Education, Sports and Inclusive Didactics
PHYSICAL LITERACY AND HOLONIC THEORY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING
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In physical education, the approach based on physical literacy places the individual at the center of the learning process, encouraging the dynamic interaction between body and environment and supporting an integrated development that involves physical, cognitive and social aspects. The proposed model emphasizes the importance of situated learning and cooperation, underlining how physical education can be a tool to improve overall well-being and promote autonomy and active participation of students in everyday life. Through Koestler's holonic theory, which interprets each element as both part of a larger system and as an independent entity, a theoretical basis for inclusive and flexible teaching is established. This approach can help build skills that last over time, creating an educational context that can adapt to the specific needs of each individual, while promoting cooperation and understanding between peers.
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