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Relationship Between Body Composition and Physical Literacy in Chilean Children: An Assessment Using CAPL-2

Nicolás Muñoz-Urtubia
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Alejandro Vega-Muñoz
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Guido Salazar-Sepúlveda
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Nicolás Contreras-Barraza
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María Muñoz-Mendoza
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Wladimir Ureta-Paredes
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Remik Carabantes-Silva
Version 1 : Received: 22 September 2024 / Approved: 22 September 2024 / Online: 24 September 2024 (03:51:16 CEST)

How to cite: Muñoz-Urtubia, N.; Vega-Muñoz, A.; Salazar-Sepúlveda, G.; Contreras-Barraza, N.; Muñoz-Mendoza, M.; Ureta-Paredes, W.; Carabantes-Silva, R. Relationship Between Body Composition and Physical Literacy in Chilean Children: An Assessment Using CAPL-2. Preprints 2024, 2024091708. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1708.v1 Muñoz-Urtubia, N.; Vega-Muñoz, A.; Salazar-Sepúlveda, G.; Contreras-Barraza, N.; Muñoz-Mendoza, M.; Ureta-Paredes, W.; Carabantes-Silva, R. Relationship Between Body Composition and Physical Literacy in Chilean Children: An Assessment Using CAPL-2. Preprints 2024, 2024091708. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1708.v1

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of physical literacy (PA) in primary school children in Santiago, Chile, and to explore the relationship between PA and body mass index (BMI). In addition, gender and age differences were analyzed in relation to PA levels in a context where childhood obesity remains a public health challenge. Methods: 439 students in grades 5-8 were assessed using the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy - 2 (CAPL-2) questionnaire. Demographic variables (sex, age, and BMI) were correlated with levels of motivation to engage in physical activity and physical activity knowledge. Chi-square were applied with acceptable significance p<0.050 and good p<0.010. Results: The results revealed a significant correlation between motivation for physical activity and gender, with boys showing higher levels of motivation than girls. In addition, an inverse relationship was observed between BMI and motivation, suggesting that more motivated children tend to have a healthier BMI. Knowledge about physical activity increased with age, but did not have a significant influence on BMI. Conclusions: The findings highlight the need to design gender-specific interventions to promote PA and physical activity adherence, with motivation being a key factor in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Public health policies should address these factors to improve pediatric health in Chile.

Keywords

Sport Sciences; Physical Activity; Motivation; Knowledge; Quality Education; Behavioral Studies

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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