Exploring Physical Literacy and Motivational Orientations: Their Impact on Physical Activity among Chinese College Students

Authors

  • Ma De Hou Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12,Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia,Xi'an Peihua University, No.888,Changning Street, Chang'an. District,Xi'an,Shaanxi, China
  • Cheryl Phee Chiew Phaik Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12,Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Physical Literacy, Motivational Orientations, Physical Activity, Chinese College Students, Health Promotion

Abstract

This study delves into the concept of physical literacy (PL) and its critical role in promoting holistic engagement in physical activities (PA), with a focus on Chinese college students. It highlights the integration of psychological aspects such as motivation and confidence with physical competencies and cognitive understanding to foster active participation in PA. Utilizing assessment tools like the College Student Physical Literacy Questionnaire (CSPLQ) and the Situational Motivational Scale (SIMS), this research provides insights into students' self-perceptions of PL and their motivational orientations. A systematic literature review, adhering to PRISMA guidelines and using tools like Connected Papers, offers a comprehensive examination of the correlation between PL components and resilience, the challenges of assessing and enhancing PL across various populations, and the role of PE in developing PL and motivational orientations. This synthesis underlines the importance of integrating PL into educational curricula and health promotion strategies to support the development of resilient, healthy, and active societies. The study calls for continued innovation, research, and policy efforts to understand and nurture PL for individual and community betterment.

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2024-05-26

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Ma De Hou, & Cheryl Phee Chiew Phaik. (2024). Exploring Physical Literacy and Motivational Orientations: Their Impact on Physical Activity among Chinese College Students. International Journal of Social Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 21(1), 85–94. Retrieved from https://ijsscfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Social_Science_Journal/article/view/1636

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