mod 7: PL assessment Flashcards
What does PPLAT stand for, and what is its purpose?
Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment Tool; used to observe children in structured play, free play, and self-care activities
What is Pre-PLAy, and what does it predict?
Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment Tool for young children; predicts physical activity (PA) levels in preschool-aged kids.
How is motivation and enjoyment assessed in PL tools?
Through preferences for active play, confidence in abilities, willingness to try, and overall enjoyment.
What is a key criticism of existing PL assessment tools?
Only 30% of tools consider all PL domains(affective, cognitive, , often prioritizing fundamental movement skills over lifelong physical activity.
How does monism philosophy influence PL assessments?
It advocates evaluating the affective, physical, and cognitive domains equally, seeing human nature as interconnected
Q: What is the difference between “assessment for learning” and “assessment of learning” in PL?
A: “Assessment for learning” focuses on individual progress and guidance, while “assessment of learning” focuses on evaluations and comparisons
Q: What gaps exist in PL assessment tools?
A: Lack of tools covering all age groups, insufficient holistic approaches, and reliance on reductionist methods(focusing in individual parts rather than whole together)
Q: How should PL assessments be adapted for students with disabilities?
A: Modify tasks to align with abilities, focus on progress, and include all domains for a holistic evaluation
Q: What future directions are recommended for PL assessment tools?
A: Develop tools inclusive of all ages, aligned with holistic frameworks, and focused on “assessment for and as learning.”
Q: What is the definition of physical literacy (PL)?
A: The motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities throughout life.
Q: Why has assessing PL been controversial?
A: PL is subjective and personal, making empirical assessment challenging and often misaligned with its holistic nature.
what is the existential approach
: emphasize personal, subjective journey, ephasizing personal choice and self determination
what is monism in PL assessment:
cognitive, affective, and physical domains are all seen as a single, interconnected entity
what is dualism in Pl assessment:
physical domain assessed sepereately from cog and affective for a more nuanced unserdtanding of PL
whats the best way to assess PL?
to emphasize individual progress, data collection over time, and avoid comparing between participants
