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Research Article

A pragmatic approach to measuring physical literacy and behavioural outcomes in youth with and without disabilities

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Pages 209-233 | Received 18 Aug 2021, Accepted 14 May 2022, Published online: 13 Jun 2022
 

ABSTRACT

This study used a pragmatic measurement approach to examine changes in physical literacy (PL) and physical activity (PA) behaviour outcomes associated with a community-based PL programme for youth with and without disabilities. A single group, pre-post study was conducted with 67 youth (68.7% male; 62.7% with a disability; 12.2 ±1.7 years) participating in a 16-week, inclusive PL programme offered across three community sites. Valid, age-appropriate outcome measures were completed at baseline and post-programme. Gains were found in movement competence (Cohen’s dz = 0.99; n = 46), overall self-regulated motivation (dz = 0.29; n = 43), confidence (dz = 0.15 to 0.21; n = 43), and minutes spent in moderate PA behaviour (dz = 0.83; n = 20). Peer relationships ratings (n = 35) indicated strong social support, and mean weekly attendance was 78.5% (n = 62). Findings provide evidence of gains in PL, particularly motor competence, and PA behaviour outcomes associated with PL programme participation in youth with and without disabilities.

Résumé

Cette étude se sert de l’approche par mesure pragmatique pour étudier les changements comportementaux en termes de savoir-faire physique (SP) et d’activité physique (AP) associés à un program communautaire de SP destiné aux jeunes avec et sans handicap. Un seul groupe a été évalué avant et après l’étude menée auprès de 67 jeunes (68,7% jeunes hommes; 62,7% handicapés; 12,2 ± 1,7 an) participant à un program de SP inclusive de 16 semaines offert dans trois installations communautaires. Les critères d’évaluation adaptés à l’âge du groupe étudié ont été validés et des mesures ont été prises au début et à la fin du program. Une amélioration a été constatée dans la capacité de mouvement (Cohen dz = 0,99; n = 46), l’autorégulation de la motivation (dz = 0,29; n = 43), la confiance (dz = 0,15 à 0,21; n = 43) et la durée d’AP modérée pratiquée (dz = 0,83; n = 20). Les cotes attribuées aux interactions sociales (n = 35) démontrent l’établissement de solides liens sociaux et une participation hebdomadaire moyenne de 78,5% (n = 62). Ces résultats montrent des gains côté SP, en particulier la motricité, ainsi que du côté des effets comportementaux de l’AP associés à la participation des jeunes avec et sans handicap à un program de SP.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to acknowledge all of the families and community partners, and IFP instructors and coaches who contributed to this research. We would also like to acknowledge Alex Boross-Harmer, Christelle-Jean Chow, Gina Nicolopoulos, and Zlata Volfson for their support in data collection at the participating community centres.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Funding

This work received funding from the following agencies: Goodlife Kids Foundation, Milos Raonic Foundation, National Bank, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation N/a, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (Grant # 430-2014-00157), and the University of Toronto’s Connaught Grant;

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