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Wenjing Yan1,2, Yihan Meng1, Lina Wang1
1Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education of Exercise and Physical Fitness, School of Sport Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Physical literacy positively impacts college students' moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Light physical activity (LPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) partially mediate this relationship, highlighting their importance for promoting student health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sports Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic heightened concerns regarding college students' health behaviors.
- Understanding factors influencing physical activity is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between physical literacy (PL), sedentary behavior (SB), light physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in Chinese college students.
- To explore the mediating roles of LPA and SB in the association between PL and MVPA.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design involving 2996 Chinese college students.
- Utilized the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument Scale (PPLI-SC) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).
- Employed correlation and path analysis to examine relationships and mediation effects.
Main Results:
- Physical literacy (PL) directly and positively influenced moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
- PL was associated with reduced sedentary behavior (SB) and increased light physical activity (LPA).
- SB and LPA partially mediated the PL-MVPA relationship, accounting for 14.014% of the total effect.
Conclusions:
- Light physical activity (LPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) partially mediate the positive impact of physical literacy (PL) on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
- Interventions focusing on managing SB and increasing LPA can indirectly enhance the benefits of PL on MVPA.
- Promoting LPA opportunities is vital for increasing MVPA among Chinese college students.
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