Physical Literacy, Physical Activity, and Health: A Citation Content Analysis and Narrative Review

Sports Medicine - Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: April 25, 2025

Abstract Physical literacy has received increased research attention over the last decade focusing on unification of definition, measurement, and application, including in school health-based contexts. In 2019, Cairney et al. released a model positioning physical holistically as primary determinant health disease, mediated by activity (PA), physiological psychological adaptations associated with PA, individual social/environmental/contextual factors or conditions that impact PA-related behaviour, which had significant literacy-related literature. To assess extant literature, better understand relationship between literacy, PA proposed al., we conducted citation content analysis narrative review. 956 citations were identified citing Of these, 16 used to construct theoretical framework included extended analysis. Thirteen studies observational, participants all children young people total age range 4–20 years. Results demonstrate is related health-related fitness variables aerobic fitness, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength power; MVPA; wellbeing, supporting However, gaps remain understanding critical components (e.g., mediation pathways), clarifying nature relationships variety populations clinical populations) across lifespan. A pragmatic approach addressing these recommended.

Language: Английский

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Effects of intervention integrating physical literacy into active school recesses on physical fitness and academic achievement in Chinese children

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 376 - 384

Published: Sept. 27, 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the effects school-based intervention integrating physical literacy (PL) into active school recesses (ASR) on fitness (i.e., body composition, 20-m shuttle run, 50-m rope skipping, sit and reach, handgrip) academic achievement result Chinese Mathematics) in children.A total 357 children (mean age: 7.8 ± 0.7 years; boys: 50.4%) were recruited from two schools these randomly assigned as group (IG) control (CG), respectively. IG consisted 155 7.9 years, 51.0%), 202 50%) allocated CG. Children received a 10-week PL that conducted during ASR. In CG, children's regular activity remained period. Generalized estimating equation performed compare levels between CG after intervention.Regarding fitness, there significant × time interaction run (β = -3.89, 95% CI [-5.08; -2.71], p < 0.001) handgrip -0.70, [-1.20; -0.20], 0.006). After intervention, had greater increase than (p terms handgrip. addition, post-test analysis indicated performance significantly those (20-m run: 0.001, handgrip: 0.002). There -1.21, [-1.91; -0.56], Mathematics 16.71, [15.14; 18.143], 0.001). Statistically positive difference observed 0.012).The results indicate ASR could bring promising effect children. It is recommended future studies are necessary assess ASR-based cognitive outcomes using wide range sample.

Language: Английский

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Mediation role of cardiorespiratory fitness on association of physical activity and physical literacy among 8–12 years old children: the PAK-IPPL cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Sept. 13, 2024

The effect of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) on the relationship physical activity (PA), and literacy (PL) in 8-12 Pakistani children are largely unknown. Therefore, this study aims to examine mediating role CRF between PA PL demographic.

Language: Английский

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The benefits of physical literacy for human flourishing: A machine learning–based exploration of adolescents

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Physical literacy is a multidimensional concept considered fundamental for lifelong participation in physical activity. Although theories on the relationship between and human flourishing have been proposed, no comprehensive study of this adolescents has found. This aimed to predict variables (physical activity, health, mental academic performance) that correlate highly with adolescents' literacy. A sample 1004 primary middle school students was recruited six machine learning algorithms (decision tree, random forest, AdaBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM, k-nearest neighbours) were used. Random forest predicted health overall sample, an accuracy 53 percent, 86 per cent, 91.7 respectively; AdaBoost performance 98 cent. Overall sex subgroup predictions generally consistent, "sense self self-control" "self-expression communication others" as most significant variables. Family-type analysis results varied greatly, suggesting one-child families should focus "knowledge understanding," whereas multi-child others." Awareness underlying characteristics may yield greater benefits when intervening through

Language: Английский

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The Mediating Role of Attitude To Physical Activity in the Relationship Between E-Health Literacy and Obesity Awareness

Published: July 25, 2024

Background: The study aims to examine the mediating role of physical activity attitudes in relationship between university students' e-health literacy levels and obesity awareness. Methodology: was designed with a relational research model, one quantitative methods. A total 333 students, 159 males 174 females, participated study. Pearson correlation analysis applied literacy, awareness, attitudes. In study, employed as independent variable; awareness used dependent variable, positive negative toward were variables. The bias-corrected bootstrapping 5000 method ascertain significance lower upper limit intervals being checked ensure that no zero values present. Results: effect found be significant (β=0.0112, t=4.259, p=<.001, CI=[0.060-0.163]. insignificant (β=0.0162, t=0.913, p=0.361, CI=[-0.018-0.049]). predictive on identified, value 57%. revealed accounted for 25% 42% activity. Ethics approval number: Date: 13/02/2024, session no: 03 Decision: 03.14 Conclusion: has demonstrated As increase, so too does On other side, current It ultimately determined had

Language: Английский

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SMARTFAMILY2.0: A refined mobile health intervention to promote physical activity and healthy eating in a family setting – A randomized-controlled trial (Preprint)

Published: Aug. 19, 2024

Many mobile health (mHealth) apps focus on promoting physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE). However, there is limited empirical evidence regarding their effectiveness in initiating sustaining behavior change, particularly among children adolescents. Considering that influenced by social contexts, it essential to take core settings like family dynamics into account when designing mHealth apps. The purpose of this study was further develop refine the SMARTFAMILY app targeting PA HE a collective family-based setting enhancing design usability, as well adding gamification aspects, literacy, just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI) first version app. SMARTFAMILY2.0 app, based change theories techniques, developed, implemented, evaluated. used setting, with members using individually cooperatively. In cluster-randomized controlled trial, intervention group (IG) for three consecutive weeks, while control (CG) received no treatment. Primary outcomes included measured through self-reports accelerometry, self-reported fruit vegetable intake (FVI) Secondary intrinsic motivation, behavior-specific self-efficacy, Family Health Climate (FHC). A follow-up assessment (T2) conducted four weeks after post-measurement (T1) assess effects. Multilevel analyses were performed R, considering hierarchical structure individuals (level 1) within families 2). Overall, 55 (28 CG, n = 105; 27 IG, 104 participants) recruited study. Three (3 KG, 12) chose drop out due personal reasons before T0. meaningful statistically significant increases observed favour IG our physically active sample. elucidated positive effects favor FVI diary (T0-T1; p .031), joint (T0-T1 T0-T2; <.026), meals =.004). trial evaluated designed promote families. Despite incorporating theoretical foundation, several techniques life JITAI features, did not significantly increase levels participants. intake, PA, improved group. Previous studies digital have produced mixed results, remain rare, whole-family randomized trials. To enhance effectiveness, future development could consider even more advanced features should inactive Further research needed better understand engagement tailor approaches primary prevention efforts. registered German Clinical Trials Register under registration number DRKS00010415. RR2-10.2196/20534

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Literacy: A scoping review

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 8, 2023

Materials and Methods The study adopted a scoping review approach in order to explore synthesise the existing scientific literature on relationship between physical literacy cardiorespiratory fitness. This methodological was selected because of its efficency quickly gathering mapping relevant information, following recommendations PRISMA standard for review. Results Preliminary findings from this research indicate that there is dynamic close interaction highlights holistic nature literacy, whereby knowledge, skills, attitudes related activity are closely linked intertwined with health. Conclussions: cycle generates positive outcomes, as encourages inspires individuals engage sustainable activity.

Language: Английский

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