Physical Literacy as a Determinant of Physical Activity Engagement Among Sports Educators

Abstract

Having a physically literate population is one way to potentially increase participation in physical activity in society. This study investigated the relationship between perceived physical literacy and physical activity levels among sport educators in Turkey. Using a cross-sectional correlational design, data were collected from 675 participants through the Perceived Physical Literacy Scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. The results indicate that sport educators exhibit high levels of Perceived Physical Literacy and physical activity, exceeding recommendations. Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between perceived physical literacy and physical activity, particularly in vigorous and moderate-intensity activities. Gender differences emerged, with male educators reporting higher physical activity levels, although no significant differences in perceived physical literacy were found. Body Mass Index was negatively associated with physical activity, whereas profession did not significantly predict Physical activity engagement. These findings emphasize the role of physical literacy in sustaining active lifestyles and highlight the importance of integrating perceived physical literacy into educational strategies. Future research should explore intervention-based approaches to enhance physical literacy and physical activity participation among educators and students.

Keywords

• Physical literacy
• Physical activity
• MET
• Sport educators
• Gender
• Body composition

Spor Eğitmenleri Arasında Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılımın Belirleyicisi Olarak Bedensel Okuryazarlık

Abstract

Fiziksel okuryazarlığa sahip bir nüfusa sahip olmak, toplumda fiziksel aktiviteye katılımı artırmanın potansiyel yollarından biridir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’deki beden eğitimi öğretmenleri arasında algılanan fiziksel okuryazarlık ile fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmıştır. Kesitsel korelasyonel bir tasarım kullanılarak, Algılanan Bedensel Okuryazarlık Ölçeği ve Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi Kısa Formu aracılığıyla 675 katılımcıdan veri toplanmıştır. Sonuçlar, beden eğitimi öğretmenlerinin önerilen düzeylerin üzerinde, yüksek Algılanan Bedensel Okuryazarlık ve fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri sergilediğini göstermektedir. Korelasyon analizleri, algılanan fiziksel okuryazarlık ile fiziksel aktivite arasında, özellikle de yoğun ve orta yoğunluktaki aktivitelerde pozitif bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Cinsiyet farklılıkları ortaya çıkmış, erkek eğitimcilerin daha yüksek fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri bildirdiği görülmüştür; ancak algılanan bedensel okuryazarlıkta anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır. Vücut kitle indeksi fiziksel aktivite ile negatif ilişkiliyken, mesleğin fiziksel aktivite katılımını anlamlı bir şekilde öngörmediği görülmüştür. Bu bulgular, aktif yaşam tarzlarını sürdürmede fiziksel okuryazarlığın rolünü vurgulamakta ve algılanan fiziksel okuryazarlığın eğitim stratejilerine entegre edilmesinin önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, eğitimciler ve öğrenciler arasında fiziksel okuryazarlığı ve fiziksel aktivite katılımını artırmak için müdahaleye dayalı yaklaşımları incelemelidir.

Keywords

• Bedensel okuryazarlık
• Fiziksel aktivite
• MET
• Spor eğitmenleri
• Cinsiyet
• Vücut kompozisyonu

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