Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth
<h4>Background</h4> Physical Literacy (PL) is a synthesis construct that ties together movement competencies with affective, motivational, and knowledge-based elements. It is considered foundational to the development of physical activity-related outcomes. Many diverse organizations and...
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| author | Matthew Y. W. Kwan Sujane Kandasamy Jeffrey D. Graham Jennifer Konopaki Denver M. Y. Brown |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4> Physical Literacy (PL) is a synthesis construct that ties together movement competencies with affective, motivational, and knowledge-based elements. It is considered foundational to the development of physical activity-related outcomes. Many diverse organizations and programs have embraced the concept and are implementing programs targeting each of those core elements. However, research has lagged behind its interest and adoption. Among the more prominent gaps is the design and evaluation of programs that aim to increase PL within special populations such as new immigrants or refugee youth. <h4>Methods</h4> The Immigrant-focused Physical Literacy for Youth (IPLAY) program is a co-developed evidence-informed 8-week PL program designed for new immigrant and refugee youths who have recently settled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This study aims to use a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data in the evaluation and iteration of the IPLAY program. <h4>Discussion</h4> PL programs can be used as a tool to build confidence and physical competencies among newcomer youth. Furthermore, academic-community collaborations in the design and delivery of PL programs can help improve the access and interest for PL programs among newcomer youth. These partnerships are critical and timely considering the recent and upcoming waves of immigration to “arrival cities” across Canada. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-88723d1e6c0a46f0a46ddbd6d94f64452023-04-16T05:31:55ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032023-01-01184Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youthMatthew Y. W. KwanSujane KandasamyJeffrey D. GrahamJennifer KonopakiDenver M. Y. Brown<h4>Background</h4> Physical Literacy (PL) is a synthesis construct that ties together movement competencies with affective, motivational, and knowledge-based elements. It is considered foundational to the development of physical activity-related outcomes. Many diverse organizations and programs have embraced the concept and are implementing programs targeting each of those core elements. However, research has lagged behind its interest and adoption. Among the more prominent gaps is the design and evaluation of programs that aim to increase PL within special populations such as new immigrants or refugee youth. <h4>Methods</h4> The Immigrant-focused Physical Literacy for Youth (IPLAY) program is a co-developed evidence-informed 8-week PL program designed for new immigrant and refugee youths who have recently settled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This study aims to use a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data in the evaluation and iteration of the IPLAY program. <h4>Discussion</h4> PL programs can be used as a tool to build confidence and physical competencies among newcomer youth. Furthermore, academic-community collaborations in the design and delivery of PL programs can help improve the access and interest for PL programs among newcomer youth. These partnerships are critical and timely considering the recent and upcoming waves of immigration to “arrival cities” across Canada.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10101383/?tool=EBI |
| spellingShingle | Matthew Y. W. Kwan Sujane Kandasamy Jeffrey D. Graham Jennifer Konopaki Denver M. Y. Brown Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth PLoS ONE |
| title | Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
| title_full | Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
| title_fullStr | Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
| title_short | Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
| title_sort | development and evaluation of the iplay program a protocol for a mixed methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth |
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