Big Data and Learning Analytics Model for Promoting Physical Literacy in College Students in China.

Yaping Zhao,Liang Zhao,Jie Cai,Lei Wang

doi:10.1155/2021/8587351

Abstract

Physical literacy has gained much popularity in educational circles who are working on the improvement of curriculum and overall standard of education. It involves a holistic lifelong comprehensive learning approach that includes movements and physical activities. Overall, it has positive effects on physical, psychological, social, and cognitive health of individuals, so physical literacy exemplifies the dedication to raise a healthier, more active generation. Numerous factors interacting between humanities and social sciences affect the promotion of physical literacy, so such a study will be interdisciplinary which will consider across all social and individual factors. The current research proposes a system dynamic “SD” model to promote students' physical literacy by building a complete causal loop diagram of the model to illustrate the general system. Based on the casual loop diagram, the system is then presented as four subsystems. The model is simulated by allocating 14 different changes of indexes in the physical literacy promotion system to find better allocations for optimal effectiveness in promoting physical literacy. Simulations are carried out by using the Apache Spark architecture utilizing “Big Data” tools for effective, speedy, and reliable analysis and results. The study proposes that different physical literacy indexes in different grades require attention; the optimal promotion of physical literacy can be achieved by increasing the physical knowledge of lower-grade students and increasing the physical attitude of higher-grade students. The model can be used to make decisions about efficient physical literacy management and physical literacy promotion planning.

Highlights

Physical literacy is considered “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding, and knowledge that individuals develop to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life” ([1], p. 5)
Discussion e current study presented an system dynamics (SD) model for promoting physical literacy among college students in China to determine a better allocation for obtaining the most effective promotional strategy. e results showed that different physical literacy indexes need attention at different grades, i.e., for lower-grade students, the increase in the physical knowledge index played the most important role in the promotion of physical literacy, whereas for higher-grade students, the increase in physical attitude index had the best effect in promoting physical literacy
The objective of previous studies mainly introduced the empowerment and significance of promoting physical literacy and employed distinct strategies for different groups. ese studies would be more meaningful if targeted towards solving specific problems instead of talking about physical literacy promotion in general. erefore, in this study, our objective was to solve a specific problem, i.e., finding a better allocation to obtain the best method in order to promote physical literacy

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Introduction

Physical literacy is considered “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding, and knowledge that individuals develop to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life” ([1], p. 5). Physical literacy is a concept that has been developed over a long period of time. Physical literacy may be thought of as a goal for a school-based physical education class, it is vital to remember that it is applicable throughout one’s life. E concept and definition of physical literacy were developed as a result of this research. It is important to note that physical literacy has several advantages beyond physical health. Cognitive skills, mental health, psychological well-being, social skills, and good lifestyle habits are all positively improved with physical literacy. As a result, it may be made mandatory for all the Journal of Healthcare Engineering children to master fundamental movement and skills and develop physical literacy. Physical literacy is as important as reading and writing skills!

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