Understanding the Concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China—On the Perspective of Interpretation to Physical Literacy

Physical Literacy (PL) is a hot research topic of international sports education scholars, It has similar background, value, characteristics and development path with the concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China. In China, the concept of Ti Yu Su Yang development is insufficient, we can draw lessons from the concept of Physical Literacy to further promote the development of Ti Yu Su Yang. The main purpose is as follows:1) Review the concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China;2) Systematically explain the concept of Physical Literacy, and explain the concept in the Chinese context;3) Referring to the value of Physical Literacy, in order to provide experience for the further development of the concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China's academic circles, and also provides enlightenment for the development of school physical education in China. Through analyzing the literature review and comparison, we conclude that 1) The concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China has conceptual distortion, narrowing of value, unclear definition and ambiguous attribute;2) The Physical Literacy concept can be translated as Ti Yu Su Yang, it is the comprehensive ability that human beings need to maintain their physical activities throughout the course of life;3) Draw lessons from the value and idea of Physical Literacy, the concept of Ti Yu Su Yang in China can be understood as the synthesis of human sports elements for the survival and development in the process of life, including sports consciousness, sports knowledge, sports behavior, sports skill and physique level. It suggests that we should further understand the value of Ti Yu Su Yang concept, through solid operation research and social action, explore the deep value of Ti Yu Su Yang concept. In addition, the school sports environment is an effective environment for developing Ti Yu Su Yang.