The Chinese Assessment of physical literacy: Based on Grounded Theory Paradigm for children in grades 3-6

The aim of this study is to construct and validate “physical literacy self-assessment questionnaire” (PLAQ) for Chinese students in grades 3-6. This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods to construct evaluation indicators of PL and determine the weights of each indicator. The 60 items of original PLAQ was based on literature review and interviews, and administered to 1179 primary students graded 3-6 in China. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) are used to optimize the structure and verify the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. The model of PLAQ is composed of 4 first-level indicators, 10 second-level indicators and 35 third-level indicators. The results of EFA and CFA resulted in a 44-items, 4-factor questionnaire. EFA item loadings ranged from 0.558 to 0.896, and Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.818 to 0.892. The results of CFA show that the constructed model fits well, and PLAQ has good convergent validity and discriminative validity. The PLAQ appeared to be reliable and valid that can be used as an assessment tool for students in grades 3-6. PLAQ can be used as a guide for the development of PL. Additionally, PLAQ gives us a shared understanding about what PL is and how it can be developed by Chinese children. However, studies on the accuracy and generalizability of the PLAQ should be conducted to improve it in the future.

Methodology for Developing a Usability Assessment Questionnaire in Spanish as a Bilingual Strategy for Software Improvement

Usability is the characteristic of a software product of being effective and efficient and producing satisfaction for users and traditionally is assessed through questionnaires but most of them are only available in English. A software usability assessment questionnaire (SUAQ) is proposed in two languages: Spanish and English. The methodology comprises four stages: 1) questionnaire development, 2) administration, 3) statistical validation, and 4) sample size determination. Twenty items were evaluated in terms of clarity, consistency, and relevancy. Then, the SUAQ was administered to 95 respondents. Overall, reliability values were acceptable in Spanish and English version, respectively. The factor analysis was feasible since the KMO index, and the Bartlett sphericity test was statistically significant. Both versions of SUAQ were tested to determine their validity. The findings show that the proposed methodology is an effective usability assessment instrument and thus an effective software improvement tool from a bilingual approach.

DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANCE-BASED ARCHERY TRAINING MODELS FOR ATHLETES AGED 13-15 YEARS

The purpose of this study was to produce a resistance-based archery training model for athletes aged 13-15 years. The method used in this research is Research and Development. The study was conducted at DSR Archery Club Depok City and the research subjects were athletes aged 13-15 years. This research begins with needs analysis, product planning, development, implementation and evaluation. The instruments used were the 30 M Archery Test in the sport of archery, an analysis of the need for in-depth interviews to coaches at the archery club and an assessment questionnaire to experts to test the validity of variations in the training model. Based on research data consisting of needs analysis, product design, expert validation, small and large group trials, and effectiveness tests. The conclusion is first, resistance-based archery training model for athletes aged 13-15 years can be developed and applied in training archery skills and muscle strength training. Second, the exercise model developed based on research data obtained effective results for athletes aged 13-15 years

Assessing the health literacy level of students in higher education: evolution throughout the training

Objectives: This work has two objectives: contribute to evaluate the level of health literacy of students in higher education, in the area of health and to contribute to the formulation of strategies to adapt the content of training to the needs of students. Methods: In this longitudinal observational study, a health literacy assessment questionnaire (NVS) was applied to students from 3 Health Schools and 2 different courses (Nursing and Dental Hygiene), at the beginning of the first school year, and at the end of the third year. Results: Less than 5% of the students participating in this study had inadequate health literacy at the entrance to the course. Women had a better level of health literacy than men, although no statistical significance was found (p=0.153). The health literacy gains are different among the courses. Nursing students began with a higher level of health literacy but were overtaken by oral hygiene students at the end of the 3rd year. However, the level of health literacy did not differ statistically throughout the training, although an increase in the level of health literacy was observed. Conclusions: The relationship between health literacy and health is recognized. Higher education institutions need to formulate strategies to adapt the content of training to the needs of students and to the level of health literacy in order to train students for lifelong learning.

TINGKAT KEPRAKTISAN PENGGUNAAN E-LEARNING PADA MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING DI TINGKAT SMA

Technological developments have a considerable influence on education, especially in learning media. Learning media is no longer conventional but is starting adapted with existing technology. The results of the initial observations found that the majority of senior high schools already have facilities for technology-based learning media, but the utilization of technology-based learning media is still very low. This resulted in less utilization of school facilities which already provided. Based on these observations and references from existing researches, it is assumed that e-learning, which is one of the technology-based learning media, can be used as a learning media for blended learning models. This research purpose was to produce an e-learning as learning media and the assessment level of practicality. This research used the Research and Development’s method with four-D development procedures to examine the level of practicality. To assess the level of practicality of e-learning, an assessment through a questionnaire was given to randomly selected subjects. The practicality assessment questionnaire consists of three main indicators such as indicators state of use, effectiveness of learning time and indicators of benefits. Referring to the results of the assessment, the average level of e-learning’s practicality is 80.70% so it can be concluded that e-learning is practical to be used as a learning media.