Operationally conceptualizing physical literacy: Results of a delphi study

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Purpose: To operationally conceptualize physical literacy (PL) for application in the United States, using a modified Delphi approach, with PL academics. Methods: A sequential, mixed methods, modified Delphi research design was employed, consisting of three phases: (a) literature analysis, (b) Delphi Survey I (22 participants), and (c) Delphi Survey II (18 participants). Data were analyzed using qualitative coding and descriptive frequency statistics. Results: PL academics' conceptions of PL suggested a multidimensional, noncontextual, personal, holistic learning process. Qualitative analysis generated two themes: (a) "PL is" and (b) "PL is not." Quantitative results aligned with the qualitative findings. PL concepts that achieved unanimous agreement were (a) application of knowledge to physical activity (PA), (b) value of PA, (c) autonomous participation in PA, (d) enjoyment of PA, and (e) ability to participate in PA independently. Discussion/Conclusion: PL was operationalized as an autonomous application of movement, constructed by the individual's conception of movement and response to adversity.

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Shortt, C. A., Webster, C. A., Keegan, R. J., Egan, C. A., & Brian, A. S. (2019). Operationally conceptualizing physical literacy: Results of a delphi study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 38(2), 91–104. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0202

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