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