ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Examining the factor structure of the Physical Literacy for Life self-assessment tool (PL4L) among Japanese adults and its relationship with the stages of change model for participation in regular physical activity.
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- Association Between Physical Literacy and Quality of Life Among Japanese Adults: The Mediating Role of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Parents' physical literacy is associated with children's physical activity through parental support.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Current Status of Physical Literacy in Japan: A Narrative Review of Research and Practical Applications.Juntendo medical journal · 2026Article
- Relationship between childcare workers' physical literacy and support for promoting children's physical activity.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Physical literacy among older adults: a scoping review of definition, attributes, contributing factors, consequences and interventions.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Physical literacy contributes to physical activity and comprises four conceptually interrelated domains: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive. The International Sport and Culture Association proposed the Physical Literacy for Life self-assessment tool (PL4L); however, its factor structure and usability are not clear. This study aimed to examine the factor structure and internal consistency of the PL4L in adults and its association with the stages of change model for participation in regular physical activity. Methods: For this study, a total of 940 Japanese adults (age: 41.8 ± 13.2 years) completed a web-based cross-sectional survey. Physical literacy (PL) was assessed using the PL4L. The stages of change model regarding participation in regular physical activity were examined using a self-reported questionnaire that applied the Transtheoretical Model. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω. Factor structure was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Structural equation modeling was used to investigate the relationship between the PL4L and the stages of change for participation in regular physical activity. Internal consistency coefficients were found to be high. Results: In the confirmatory factor analysis, the modified model, incorporating theoretically justified error covariances, demonstrated a good fit. The factor loadings between domains and items were all significant. Significant associations were also identified between PL and stages of change for participation in regular physical activity. Discussion: The PL4L's factor structure is consistent with the concept of physical literacy among Japanese adults, which correlates with the stages of change for participation in regular physical activity. Future studies should investigate whether addressing PL can effectively increase physical activity levels.
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