The Perception & Action Podcast 196 – Interview with James Rudd, LJMU, An Ecological Dynamics Approach to Improving Physical Literacy & Movement Skills in PE
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May 25, 2020 Interview with James Rudd, expert in movement competency, discussing trends in children's movement skills, nonlinear vs linear approaches in PE, importance of assessing physical literacy. Highlights surprising improvements in test scores with nonlinear pedagogy, impact of diverse teaching techniques on holistic development, and future strategies for enhancing physical literacy research.
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Practical Path From Coach To Researcher
- James Rudd moved from coaching basketball into PE teaching, then to a PhD in Australia studying gymnastics' impact on movement skills.
- His practical coaching background shaped his research and led to a university lecturing role at LJMU.
Widespread Low Movement Competence
- Large cross-national studies show under 50% of children master fundamental movement skills by end of primary school.
- Disparities exist: girls and children with English as a second language often score lower.
Movement Skills Have Declined Over Decades
- Longitudinal data reveal declines: children today perform worse on movement tests than cohorts from the 1980s.
- Societal changes and reduced play opportunities likely drive this generational shift.