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Table 2 Round 1 Delphi

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. (28/29)

11 (39%)

5 (18%)

7 (25%)

2 (7%)

1 (4%)

1 (4%)

1 (4%)

0

Q2. The “Interpersonal” level factors of the model are appropriately described by family, friend, caregiver, and health care provider influences. (27/29)

12 (44%)

7 (26%)

5 (19%)

0

2 (7%)

1 (4%)

0

0

Q3. ‘Organizational’ level factors are appropriately described by program-based factors that offer personally meaningful, culturally relevant, and accessible physical activity opportunities. (26/29)

10 (39%)

6 (23%)

8 (31%)

0

2 (8%)

0

0

0

Q4. It is appropriate to frame ‘Community’ levels factors in the context in which the physical activity takes place. This includes the social, built, and natural environments. (27/29)

17 (63%)

3 (11%)

6 (22%)

0

1 (4%)

0

0

0

Q5. At the ‘Policy’ level, it is appropriate to include physical activity literacy, physical activity or healthy aging promotion initiatives across various levels of government. (27/29)

14 (52%)

4 (15%)

7 (26%)

1 (4%)

1 (4%)

0

0

0

Q6. The International Physical Literacy Association’s definition of physical literacy (below) is appropriate for the older adult age range. “Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” – International Physical Literacy Association, May, 2014. (27/29)

9 (33%)

6 (22%)

6 (22%)

2 (7%)

3 (11%)

0

1 (4%)

0

Q7. Overall, the proposed model is an appropriate way to visualize physical activity literacy in older adults. (27/29)

10 (37%)

7 (26%)

8 (30%)

0

2 (7%)

0

0

0

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