#30 Dr. Lawrence Foweather. Building a life-long relationship with movement

In this episode, Andrew speaks with Dr. Lawrence Foweather, researcher and lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and one of the key contributors to the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England (2023). Lawrence has spent two decades researching how children, adolescents, and adults engage with movement and physical activity.They explore:the origins and evolution of physical literacywhy it resonates across policy, practice, and real-world movement settingshow the concept differs from “moving more”how physical literacy unfolds across the life course, from early years to older adulthoodthe role of motivation, enjoyment, capability, and relationshipsthe Thrive principles (Tailored, Holistic, Reflective, Inclusive, Varied, Empowering)emerging research on balance, falls prevention, and middle-age “prevention windows”why not all minutes of activity are equalThis conversation offers a clear, accessible, and profoundly human take on why movement matters - not as a set of guidelines, but as a lifelong relationship.Sport England Consensus StatementInternational Physical Literacy Association WHO GLOBAL ACTION PLAN ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2018-2030