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Table 3 Outcomes for Primary Objectives

From: Study protocol for a 2-year longitudinal study of positive youth development at an urban sport for development facility

Participants aged 6–12

 a) Increased physical literacy

Indicator:

 

PLAYself Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth [36] 22-item graded self-report scale used to evaluate level of physical literacy

 b) Physical activity minutes/day

Indicator:

 

One-week pedometry producing at least 3 days of valid data with a minimum wear time of 10 h/day

 c) Continued engagement in sport

Indicator:

 

Self-report of regular sport/physical activity participation

Participants aged 12–18

 a) Life skills:

Indicator:

  i. Critical Thinking

  ii. Resilience

  iii. Self-esteem

  iv. Self-regulation

  v. Social Competence

  vi. Grit

Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Scale [37]

20-item self-report Likert scale used to measure use of critical thinking skills including reasoning, enquiry, analysis/information processing, flexibility, and evaluation

Child & Youth Resilience Measure [38]

12-item self-report scale used to measure ability to sustain well-being

Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale [39]

10-item self-report Likert scale used to assess global self-esteem

Motivation and Self-Regulation Subscale; derived from the School Attitudes Assessment Survey [40]

4-item self-report Likert scale used to measure ability to initiate and continue behaviours required to achieve academic goals

Social Competence Scale for Teenagers [41]

9-item self-report scale used to measure positive social skills necessary to get along well with others and function constructively in groups

Grit Scale [42]

8-item self-report scale used to measure stamina in dimensions of effort and interest

 b) Academic Performance:

Indicator:

  i. School Attendance

  ii. Academic Performance

  iii Academic Attainment

Self-report of number of missed school days over past two weeks measured as a percentage

GPA as per last report card; failed courses marked as “R” on TDSB report cards will be input as 45%

Self-report of highest grade/level completed

 c) Physical Outcomes

Indicator:

  i. Physical activity minutes/day

  ii. Health Behaviours

  iii. Continued engagement in sport

One-week pedometry producing at least 3 days of valid data with a minimum wear time of 10 h/day

Healthy Behaviour Questionnaire

6-item, author-designed scale used to measure behaviours relating to sleep, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, substance use, and risky sexual behaviour

Self-report of regular sport/physical activity participation

Participants aged 18–29

 a) Employment

Indicator:

  i. Employment Status

  ii. Personal Income

Self-report of placement in job, apprenticeship or training; full- or part-time

Self-report of personal income level

 b) Sport Participation

Indicator:

  i. Continued engagement in sport

Self-report of regular sport/physical activity participation