PHYSICAL LITERACY WITH A FOCUS ON PHYSICAL COMPETENCE IN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH NORMAL WEIGHT AND OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
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Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to study and compare physical literacy in physical competence among upper elementary school students with normal weight and those who are overweight or obesity.
Methods
The volunteer sample with purposive sampling consisted of 36 upper elementary school students aged 10–12 years. The participants were divided into two groups of 18 students each. The criteria for participant selection were based on the Z-score for weight-for-height according to Thai growth reference charts for children aged 6–19 years (Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, 2020). Students with normal weight had a Z-score greater than -1.5 SD to ≤ +2 SD. Students classified as overweight or obese had a Z-score greater than +2 SD according to the criteria set by Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health (2020). The data collection tools included tests and evaluations of physical literacy in physical competence, which consisted of aerobic fitness measured using the 20-meter PACER test from Fitnessgram. musculoskeletal endurance assessed through core strength using the plank assessment of torso strength and motor performance measured using the Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment; CAMSA. The data were analyzed using the Independent Sample t-test, with statistical significance at level of 0.05.
Results
The findings revealed that students with normal weight demonstrated significantly better aerobic fitness, muscular endurance, and overall physical literacy related to physical competence compared to their overweight or obese peers (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were found in motor performance between the two groups.
Conclusion
Overall physical competence in physical literacy in students with normal weight is better than those with overweight or obesity. Therefore, physical competence should be further promoted and developed through regular training.
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