Assessment of physical literacy in 8- to 12-year-old Pakistani school children: reliability and cross-validation of the Canadian assessment of physical literacy-2 (CAPL-2) in South Punjab, Pakistan

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of physical inactivity, declining fitness, and rising childhood obesity highlight the importance literacy (PL), as a foundational component for fostering lifelong health active lifestyle. This recognition necessitates development effective tools PL assessment that are applicable across diverse cultural landscapes. Aim study aimed to translate Canadian Assessment Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) into Urdu adapt it Pakistani context, assess among children aged 8–12 years in Pakistan. Method version CAPL-2 was administered 1,360 from 87 higher secondary schools three divisions South Punjab province, Statistical analysis includes test-retest reliability construct validity, employing confirmatory factor evaluate tool’s performance both overall within specific subdomains. Results demonstrated strong content with Content Validity Ratio 0.89. Confirmatory supported four-factor structure proposed by original developers, evidenced excellent model fit indices (GFI = 0.984, CFI 0.979, TLI 0.969, RMSEA 0.041). High internal consistency observed all domains (α 0.988 0.995), significant correlations most, excluding Knowledge Understanding domains. Notably, gender age significantly influenced performance, boys generally scoring than girls, few exceptions. Conclusion marks step cross-cultural adaptation tools, successfully validating context first time. findings affirm suitability assessing children, evidencing its validity population.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing physical literacy and establishing normative reference curves for 8–12-year-old children from South Punjab, Pakistan: The PAK-IPPL cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(2), С. e0312916 - e0312916

Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025

Background Physical literacy (PL) encompasses an individual’s motivation, confidence, physical competence, and knowledge, all of which foster lifelong engagement in activities. In developing countries like Pakistan, there is a pressing need to assess PL status using culturally valid tools. This study aims evaluate among children aged 8–12 South Punjab, Pakistan while normative reference curves exploring factors influencing PL. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted with 1,360 students (mean age = 10.00, SD 1.41 years) from 85 schools, adapted validated version the CAPL-2 tool. The scoring system align population cultural context. Statistical analyses, including t-tests, Chi-squared tests, Pearson’s correlation, multivariate logistic regression, Classification regression tree methods, were performed identify associated classifications, significance set at p < 0.05. Generalized Additive Models for Location, Scale, Shape used create age- sex-specific curves. Result revealed significant influences gender, socioeconomic (SES), locality on Boys consistently scored higher across domains compared girls, differences (p 0.001) but knowledge understanding domain 0.160). Boys’ scores 6% overall, 7% 5% advantage daily behavior competence domains, respectively. Children low SES rural settings exhibited significantly than their middle/high urban counterparts 0.001). Walking school positively correlated scores, traveling by car had lowest Anthropometric between genders noted, further emphasizing disparities competence. Most participants (71.6%) fell into "Beginning" or "Progressing" categories, females predominantly these lower stages. Conclusion reveals that SES, impact Pakistan. Boys, groups, showed everyday activities walking contributing development. These findings emphasize targeted, demographically sensitive interventions enhance region.

Язык: Английский

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Establishing age- and sex-specific anthropometric growth references standards for South Punjab adolescents utilizing the LMS method: findings from the Pakistani population

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024

The physical health of adolescents is crucial for the prosperity and sustainable development a nation. Developing specific growth standards essential prioritizing wellbeing youth Pakistan. This study aimed to establish normative height, weight, body mass index (BMI) among 12- 16-year-olds in South Punjab, facilitating accurate assessments tailored interventions.

Язык: 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, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Сен. 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.

Язык: Английский

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