Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E (2025)

Physical literacy, which is defined as the complete integration of physical skill, motivation, confidence, knowledge, and understanding, has emerged as a central idea in the fields of health, education, and sports sciences. Physical learning, in contrast to traditional performance models, places an emphasis on meaningful physical activity throughout one's entire life by establishing connections between the physical, cognitive, psychological, and social domains. In light of the fact that physical inactivity is on the rise all over the world, which is a factor that contributes to obesity, cardiovascular risk, and a decrease in well-being, this is especially pertinent. There is evidence that children and adolescents who have a greater PL have superior motor competence, executive skills, and academic performance. On the other hand, children and adolescents who have a low PL are related with behaviors that are more sedentary and have poorer psychosocial outcomes. PL integration varies over the world, with Canada and Australia leading the pace while many underdeveloped regions lag behind. This study examines global PL research trends from 2017 to 2025 using bibliometric analysis, focusing on PL's effects on cognitive development and motor ability. The findings emphasize rapid publishing growth, famous authors, and major theme groupings. The analysis also shows research gaps, emphasizing the need for grassroots policy integration and longitudinal interventions to maximize person-centered care's lifetime effects.