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Belton, S;Issartel, J;McGrane, B;Powell, D;O'Brien, W
2019
April
Irish Educational Studies
A consideration for physical literacy in Irish youth, and implications for physical education in a changing landscape
Published
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CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS HEALTH ADOLESCENTS CAPACITY PATTERNS CHILDREN MODEL FIELD HOPE
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The concept of physical literacy (PL) has been suggested as one that can offer a catalyst for a new emphasis in physical education (PE). In the broadest sense, a physically literate child is confident, active, and can maintain health enhancing physical activity (PA) for life. PL includes engagement in PA, physical competence, and PA motivation, confidence, knowledge and understanding. The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of PL in Irish adolescents. As part of a larger study data were collected from 535 (12.78 +/- .42 years) adolescents across 20 schools, to measure physical activity, physical competence, and psychological correlates of physical activity. Less than half of participants are accumulating the minimum of 60 minutes of PA daily required for health (49% males, 26% females). Data highlight that Irish youth are performing 'below par' across the domains of PL, with cardiovascular fitness (45% of males and 67% of females reaching 'optimal' target) and self-efficacy (53% of males and 46% of females reaching 'optimal' target) of greatest concern. Findings are discussed in the context of the need for a targeted direction in post-primary PE in Irish schools to increase levels of PL in Irish adolescents.
ABINGDON
0332-3315
10.1080/03323315.2018.1552604
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