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Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria

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  • Peter Holler

    (Institute of Health Management in Tourism, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria
    Sport Science Laboratory, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria
    Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Johannes Jaunig

    (Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Othmar Moser

    (Division Exercise Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Sport Science, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
    Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Silvia Tuttner

    (Institute of Health Management in Tourism, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria)

  • Helmut Simi

    (Institute of Health Management in Tourism, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria
    Sport Science Laboratory, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria)

  • Dietmar Wallner

    (Institute of Health Management in Tourism, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria
    Sport Science Laboratory, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria)

  • Frank Michael Amort

    (Institute of Health Management in Tourism, FH JOANNEUM—University of Applied Sciences, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg, Austria)

  • Mireille van Poppel

    (Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria)

Abstract

The multidimensional concept of physical literacy is fundamental for lifelong physical activity engagement. However, physical literacy-based interventions are in their infancy, especially among adults. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to assess the association of a physical literacy-based intervention with changes in self-reported physical literacy among inactive adults. A non-randomized controlled study (2 × 2 design) was conducted, comparing pre- vs. postintervention. Twenty-eight inactive healthy participants in the intervention group (89% female, 53 ± 10 years) entered a physical literacy-based intervention once weekly for 14 weeks. The non-treated control group consisted of 22 inactive adults (96% female, 50 ± 11 years). Physical literacy was evaluated with a questionnaire encompassing five domains: physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, motivation, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence. ANOVA models were applied to evaluate changes by time and condition. Following the intervention, significant improvements were seen for overall physical literacy and in four out of five physical literacy domains, including physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence (all p < 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.38–0.83). No changes by time x condition were found for motivation. The physical literacy-based intervention applied in this study may be a promising approach to help inactive adults to adopt an active lifestyle.

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  • Peter Holler & Johannes Jaunig & Othmar Moser & Silvia Tuttner & Helmut Simi & Dietmar Wallner & Frank Michael Amort & Mireille van Poppel, 2021. "Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(16), pages 1-17, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:16:p:8593-:d:614382
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