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Table 1 Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy standardized factor loading matrix for a four factor model (confirmatory factor analysis)

From: The Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy: methods for children in grades 4 to 6 (8 to 12 years)

 

Physical Competence

Knowledge and Understanding

Motivation and Confidence

Engagement in Physical Activity

PACER

0.73*

   

Plank

0.47

   

BMI z-Score

0.27

   

Agility Course

0.63

   

Adequacy

  

0.85

 

Predilection

  

0.81

 

Benefit:Barrier Ratio

  

0.47

 

Activity Compared to Peers

  

0.62

 

Physical Activity Total

   

0.21

Sedentary

   

0.19

Sum of Knowledge Items

 

0.994

  
  1. *Factor loading ranges from −1.0 to 1.0. Absolute values closer to 1.0 represent a closer link to the observed item. Threshold of factor loading in this study is 0.32 [34]