This article examines how redefining health through the perspectives of One Health, EcoHealth, and
Planetary Health can enrich Physical Education (PE) by advancing both health and environmental
sustainability. While PE and health education are often treated as separate subjects, most PE curricula
worldwide emphasise the promotion of an active lifestyle as a key component of health education
through PE. This promotion of an active lifestyle is central to the concept of physical literacy (PL),
which is a fundamental aspect of quality PE according to UNESCO (2015).
This article focuses on how PE, contributing to health education through the promotion of
PL can evolve to incorporate sustainability goals through the recent new definitions of approaches to health. The One
Health approach underscores the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health,
expanding PL to address zoonotic diseases and ecological impacts. EcoHealth highlights the
sustainability of ecosystems, promoting PE activities that (re)connect humans with the more-than-
human worlds without causing environmental harm. Planetary Health takes a global perspective,
encouraging sustainable physical activities that reduce ecological footprints, such as cycling and
walking. By integrating these holistic frameworks, PE can nurture not only individual health outcomes
but also environmental stewardship and global health awareness. This shift seeks to educate individuals
about their PL, but also their responsibility in preserving ecosystems and the
planet, fostering a more sustainable and environmentally aware generation through PE.