The Language of Movement: Exploring the Role of Communication in Sports and Physical Activity

Author(s)	Dr. Lovie Abro, Ms. Kavitha P
Country	India
Abstract	Movement functions as a powerful, non-linguistic channel of communication. This paper examines the critical role that both verbal and non-verbal communication play in sports and physical education. It explores how spoken instruction, strategic gestures, and the body's own expressiveness are fundamental to skill acquisition, team performance, and the formation of a participant's identity. By synthesizing principles from communication theory, discourse analysis, and contemporary pedagogy, this study proposes a holistic educational model. This framework intentionally merges physical activity with expressive language tasks and reflective writing. The ultimate aim is to foster comprehensive development, cultivating not just physical competence but also enhancing cognitive understanding and emotional intelligence, thereby shaping more effective communicators and self-aware individuals.
Keywords	Non-verbal Communication, Physical Literacy, Sports Pedagogy, Discourse Analysis, Reflective Practice and Identity Formation
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2031
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbbz8c

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