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Table 3 Round 2 Questions and Level of Agreement

From: Development of a physical literacy model for older adults – a consensus process by the collaborative working group on physical literacy for older Canadians

Question Posed

Strongly Agree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Cannot Adequately Respond

Q1. An appropriate way to frame the intrapersonal or ‘individual’ level factors associated with physical activity literacy in older adults is via the ‘elements’ of physical literacy: motivation and confidence; physical competence; knowledge and understandings; and engagement in physical activities for life. (23/23)

14 (61%)

3 (13%)

4 (17%)

2 (9%)

0

0

0

0

Q2. “Interpersonal” factors of the model are appropriately described by a spectrum of formal and informal personal relationships. (23/23)

14 (61%)

6 (26%)

2 (9%)

1 (4%)

0

0

0

0

Q3. ‘Organizational’ factors are appropriately described by evidence-based physical activity programs and services and physical activity opportunities that offer personally meaningful, culturally relevant, and accessible physical activity opportunities. (23/23)

16 (70%)

1 (4%)

2 (9%)

3 (13%)

1 (4%)

0

0

0

Q4. ‘Community’ encompasses the context in which the physical activity takes place: includes social connectedness and social-capital building; socio-cultural norms and expectations; and affordances for physical activity within the built and natural environments. (23/23)

12 (52%)

4 (17%)

5 (22%)

0

1 (4%)

0

0

1 (4%)

Q5. ‘Policy’ factors include physical activity literacy, physical activity or healthy aging promotion initiatives across pan-governmental and multi-sectorial levels and including non-governmental organizations. (23/23)

13 (57%)

3 (13%)

5 (22%)

1 (4%)

0

0

0

1 (4%)

  1. Responses to the specific question/responses to the questionnaire