College Students’ Perception of Physical Literacy Through a Wellness And Activity Course
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Wellness, Student Perception, Physical Activity, Resistance Training , Physical LiteracyAbstract
This research aimed to examine students’ perception of physical literacy (PL) through a wellness and activity class in a community college. Methods: Participants were young adults (n = 13), who were enrolled in a kinesiology wellness and activity course designed to enhance students’ PL. Mixed methodology was employed to conduct the study. The dependent measure consisted of a perceived physical literacy instrument (PPLI) and semi-structured interviews. Intervention was a semester long wellness course designed to enhance the level of student’s PL. Results: Paired t-tests results from the PPLI showed significant changes with one of the four attributes of PL: motivation (p <.0125). The individual interviews and assignment analysis revealed five themes: I feel confident, I got better because I was helped, I am motivated, I move better, and I learned new information. Participants indicated progression in the perception of their PL. Conclusion: the findings of the study demonstrated that a well-designed wellness course at the community college level had a potential to help progress young people’s PL.
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