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Association between the levels of perceived physical literacy and physical activity amongst undergraduates in Mainland China: A cross-sectional study
Kim Wai Raymond Sum
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Background
This study examines the association between perceived physical literacy (PL) and physical activity (PA) levels amongst Chinese undergraduates through a cross-sectional study.
Methods
A total of 622 Chinese undergraduates aged between 18 and 21 years participated in the study. A simplified Chinese version of the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (PPLI-SC) and long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SC) were used to measure the participants’ perceived PL and PA levels. Pearson’s Product–Moment Correlation and multiple linear regression were then used to examine the relationship between the perceived PL and PA levels.
Results
The correlation between perceived PL and PA levels was low but significant (r = 0.254, p < 0.01). Except for the sedentary domain, the correlation between the rest of the domains and intensities of PA and dimensions of PL are also the same (r = 0.089–0.336, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression equation was significant (F = 25.228, p < 0.01, R2 = 0.125). Metabolic equivalent (MET) values were used to predict the PA level of the participants, which were − 3818.582 + 272.535(Motivation) + 249.848 (Confidence and physical competence) + 149.899 (Interaction with the environment). Additionally, the correlation between perceived PL and PA levels showed no significant difference in terms of gender, body mass index (BMI) and socio-economic status (SES), but showed a significant difference in grade point average (GPA).
Conclusions
Perceived PL and PA levels were significantly related and associated with gender, BMI, GPA, and SES. Two factors that were unrelated to PL and PA were sedentary and higher GPA, indicating that the current system of education and examination has led to physical inactivity in Chinese undergraduates. The study highlights the importance of the association between PA and PL, and offers a path by which to explore the concept of PL and how it can affect the PA of Chinese undergraduates. Furthermore, on the basis of this study's findings, more research could develop practical interventions to help Chinese undergraduates enhance their PL and to take responsibility to engage in life-long PA.
Keywords
Physical literacy, Physical activity, Association, Chinese undergraduates
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Association between the levels of perceived physical literacy and physical activity amongst undergraduates in Mainland China: A cross-sectional study
Kim Wai Raymond Sum
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Background
This study examines the association between perceived physical literacy (PL) and physical activity (PA) levels amongst Chinese undergraduates through a cross-sectional study.
Methods
A total of 622 Chinese undergraduates aged between 18 and 21 years participated in the study. A simplified Chinese version of the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (PPLI-SC) and long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SC) were used to measure the participants’ perceived PL and PA levels. Pearson’s Product–Moment Correlation and multiple linear regression were then used to examine the relationship between the perceived PL and PA levels.
Results
The correlation between perceived PL and PA levels was low but significant (r = 0.254, p < 0.01). Except for the sedentary domain, the correlation between the rest of the domains and intensities of PA and dimensions of PL are also the same (r = 0.089–0.336, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression equation was significant (F = 25.228, p < 0.01, R2 = 0.125). Metabolic equivalent (MET) values were used to predict the PA level of the participants, which were − 3818.582 + 272.535(Motivation) + 249.848 (Confidence and physical competence) + 149.899 (Interaction with the environment). Additionally, the correlation between perceived PL and PA levels showed no significant difference in terms of gender, body mass index (BMI) and socio-economic status (SES), but showed a significant difference in grade point average (GPA).
Conclusions
Perceived PL and PA levels were significantly related and associated with gender, BMI, GPA, and SES. Two factors that were unrelated to PL and PA were sedentary and higher GPA, indicating that the current system of education and examination has led to physical inactivity in Chinese undergraduates. The study highlights the importance of the association between PA and PL, and offers a path by which to explore the concept of PL and how it can affect the PA of Chinese undergraduates. Furthermore, on the basis of this study's findings, more research could develop practical interventions to help Chinese undergraduates enhance their PL and to take responsibility to engage in life-long PA.