How physically literate are children today? A baseline assessment of Greek children 8-12 years of age.

Autor/inn/en	Kaioglou, Vasiliki; Dania, Aspasia; Venetsanou, Fotini
Titel	How physically literate are children today? A baseline assessment of Greek children 8-12 years of age. Gefälligkeitsübersetzung: Wie körperlich erfahren sind Kinder heute? Eine Bestandsaufnahme bei griechischen Kindern zwischen 8-12 Jahren.
Quelle	In: Journal of sports sciences, 38 (2020) 7, S. 741-750 PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0264-0414; 1466-447X
DOI	10.1080/02640414.2020.1730024
Schlagwörter	Erfahrung; Erfahrung; Gesundheit; Gesundheitserziehung; Griechenland; Kind; Übergewicht; Fitness; Entwicklung; Gesundheitssport; Gesundheitsförderung; Kind; Adipositas; Gesundheit; Gesundheitserziehung; Gesundheitsförderung; Übergewicht; Bewegungsaktivität; Fitness; Gesundheitssport; Kinder- und Jugendsport; Körperwahrnehmung; Entwicklung; Griechenland
Abstract	Developing Physical Literacy (PL) in children is considered a promising concept for establishing active lifestyle habits; yet research evidence is scarce. This study aimed at comprehensively assessing PL in 8-12-year-old Greek children. For that purpose, the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL-2) was administered to 715 children (M age = 10.2, SD = 1.3 years). Analyses of variance were applied on participants' total, domain and individual measures scores, examining potential gender and age differences; whereas, participants' classification and proportion across CAPL-2 interpretive categories were computed. Results revealed that there were no practically important differences (eta squared ( .14) between boys and girls or younger (grades 3 & 4) and older children (grades 5 & 6). Greek children presented insufficient levels of PL (their total score classified them into "progressing" PL level). CAPL-2 domains and individual measures scores showed that participants were highly motivated and felt confident to participate in physical activity (PA); however, they exhibited low PA as well as unsatisfactory physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in PA. Although further research is needed for a comprehensive picture of PL correlates, our findings highlight the need for providing Greek children with ample opportunities to enhance their PL.
Erfasst von	Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft, Bonn
Update	2021/3