Development,content validity and test-retest reliability of the Lifelong Physical Activity Skills Battery in adolescents |
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| Authors: | Ryan M Hulteen Lisa M Barnett Philip J Morgan Leah E Robinson Christian J Barton Brian H Wrotniak |
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| Institution: | 1. Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia;2. School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia;3. School of Kinesiology and Center for Human Growth and Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA;4. Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia;5. Center for Health Behavior Research, D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA |
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| Abstract: | Numerous skill batteries assess fundamental motor skill (e.g., kick, hop) competence. Few skill batteries examine lifelong physical activity skill competence (e.g., resistance training). This study aimed to develop and assess the content validity, test-retest and inter-rater reliability of the “Lifelong Physical Activity Skills Battery”. Development of the skill battery occurred in three stages: i) systematic reviews of lifelong physical activity participation rates and existing motor skill assessment tools, ii) practitioner consultation and iii) research expert consultation. The final battery included eight skills: grapevine, golf swing, jog, push-up, squat, tennis forehand, upward dog and warrior I. Adolescents (28 boys, 29 girls; M = 15.8 years, SD = 0.4 years) completed the Lifelong Physical Activity Skills Battery on two occasions two weeks apart. The skill battery was highly reliable (ICC = 0.84, 95% CI = 0.72–0.90) with individual skill reliability scores ranging from moderate (warrior I; ICC = 0.56) to high (tennis forehand; ICC = 0.82). Typical error (4.0; 95% CI 3.4–5.0) and proportional bias (r = ?0.21, p = .323) were low. This study has provided preliminary evidence for the content validity and reliability of the Lifelong Physical Activity Skills Battery in an adolescent population. |
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| Keywords: | Movement motor competence motor skills measurement |
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