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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Validation of the Italian Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) Questionnaire for Children.

Alice Iannaccone, Alessandro Cudicio, Lavinia Falese, Bruno Federico, Matteo Crotti, Nicola Lovecchio, Simone Digennaro, Valeria Agosti

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Alice IannacconeDepartment of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Via Sant'Angelo, Loc. Folcara, 03043 Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6300-7758
Alessandro CudicioDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, 24129 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1891-3812
Lavinia FaleseDepartment of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Via Sant'Angelo, Loc. Folcara, 03043 Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7767-6717
Bruno FedericoDepartment of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Via Sant'Angelo, Loc. Folcara, 03043 Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1444-2585
Matteo CrottiDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, 24129 Bergamo, Italy.
Nicola LovecchioDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, 24129 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4115-0833
Simone DigennaroDepartment of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Via Sant'Angelo, Loc. Folcara, 03043 Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7714-8658
Valeria AgostiDepartment of Humanities, Philosophy and Education, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1237-7097

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Abstract

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objectivesPhysical literacy is a holistic concept promoting lifelong health by considering an individual's lived experience within their cultural context. This necessitates context-specific conceptualizations and pedagogies, highlighting the need for valid assessment tools for physical and sport educators. The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL-2) is a well-known validated tool. This study aimed to validate the Italian translation and cultural adaptation of the CAPL-2 questionnaire for children aged 8-12.

methodsThe CAPL-2 questionnaire was translated using a forward-backward procedure by bilingual experts. Subsequently, 111 Italian children (57 females, mean BMI 17.9 kg/m

resultsResults showed high internal consistency for the motivation and confidence domain (Cronbach's α: 0.88-0.97) but lower consistency for the knowledge and understanding domain (Cronbach's α: 0.20-0.34). Despite this, the CAPL-2 questionnaire demonstrated high predictive performance in identifying children active for at least 5 days (AUC: 0.95) or 6 days (AUC: 0.89).

conclusionsThe Italian version of CAPL-2 is a reliable tool for assessing physical literacy in Italian children aged 8 to 12, addressing key aspects such as motivation, confidence, physical skills, understanding of physical activity, and daily habits. It offers a valuable and culturally adapted instrument for trainers, teachers and educators in physical activity and sport contexts.

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active lifestyleassessmentchildrencross-cultural adaptationhealthlifelongphysical activityphysical educationphysical literacysport

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