Implementation of a PAP Index in High School and College

A Way to Foster Students’ Physical Literacy

Bibliographic Data

ID21557076
AuthorsPaul Godbout (0000-0001-6576-216X, Twitter (United States)), Luc Nadeau (0000-0002-8732-0212, Twitter (United States))
Year2022
Volume93
Issue8
Pages7-14
Publication date2022-10-13
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0730-3084 • E-ISSN: 2168-3816
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07303084.2022.2108175
OpenAlexW4306940734
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited16

One part of becoming physical-activity literate is for students to learn how to monitor and regulate their physical activity practice (PAP). Godbout and Nadeau (2021) have recently put forward a simple, yet useful and novel procedure for helping older students (high school and college) monitor their PAP level. In so doing, the student considers the intensity, frequency, duration (time) and type of activity performed, the four components of the FITT formula. According to the intensity of the activity, one of four correction factors is applied (0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00). Based on data recorded in a log, a PAP index is computed using the Physical-Activity-Practice Corrected Hour (PAP-CH) as unit of measurement. Reflecting on their physical activity log and resulting PAP index over a few weeks, students can establish their physical activity profile and regulate it if necessary

Literacy · Mathematics education · Optics · Pedagogy · Physical activity · Physical activity level · Physical education · Physical therapy · Physics · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Computer Science · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology

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