Table A1.
Adapted HONcode principles rating information quality in sample of reviewed YouTube videos (n = 150).
| Number | Description of Criteria | Video Adherence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Percentage | ||
| 1 | The video provides physical education or health-related information and/or advice given by professionals or organizations whose qualifications/training are displayed. A disclaimer must be made whenever physical education or health-related information and/or advice is offered by a non-qualified source. | 80 | 53.3% |
| 2 | The intended mission of the video is to provide information that supports the development and/or self-management of the physically literate individual. If/when applicable, a disclaimer must be made indicating that any information presented within the video is not meant to complement or replace the advice of a qualified physical education or health source. | 106 | 70.7% |
| 3 | The notion of physical literacy must be found in accordance with commonly accepted definitions, as per qualified health and physical education professionals and organizations. For instance, SHAPE America accepts the following definition of physical literacy as “the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.” | 91 | 60.7% |
| 4 | For information presented in the video, a HTML link or bibliographic reference to external source data is provided. Additionally, the video makes readily accessible external source data, contact information, and/or an external link to a web site for further inquiry. | 74 | 49.3% |
| 5 | Information provided in the video respects the privacy and confidentiality of all featured presenters, participants, and other individuals. | 16 | 10.7% |
| 6 | For commercial or non-commercial organizations, as well as personal or private web sites, the source of either funds or materials presented in the video are clearly disclosed. | 63 | 42.0% |