Journal of Health Literacy

Journal of Health Literacy

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Literacy: Exploring the Nexus. A Scoping Review

Document Type : Review Article.

Authors
Brayan Patiño-Pama 1, 2
Alejandro Gámez-Rodas 2, 3
José Armando Vidarte-Claros 1
1 Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Doctorate in Health Sciences, Manizales, Colombia.
2 Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, ZIPATEFI Research group, Pereira, Colombia.
3 Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Investigación y Desarrollo en Cultura de la Salud, Research Group, Pereira, Colombia.
10.22038/jhl.2024.79566.1563
Abstract
Background and Objective: Physical literacy refers to a set of knowledge, skills and attitudes related to physical activity, while cardiorespiratory fitness is a crucial indicator of an individual's cardiovascular and pulmonary health. Understanding the interaction between these two concepts is crucial in the context of health promotion and physical education. Such understanding provides valuable information that can be used to develop policies and intervention programmes. 

Materials and Methods: The study adopted a scoping review approach to explore and synthesize the existing scientific literature on the relationship between physical literacy and cardiorespiratory fitness. This methodological approach was selected due to its efficiency in quickly gathering and mapping relevant information, following the recommendations of the PRISMA standard for scoping reviews. A total of 10 research articles were reviewed in this process, encompassing methodologies ranging from cross-sectional and quasi-experimental to prospective studies. 

Results: Preliminary findings from this research indicate that there is a dynamic and close interaction between physical literacy and cardiorespiratory fitness. This relationship highlights the holistic nature of physical literacy, whereby knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to physical activity are closely linked and intertwined with cardiorespiratory health.

Conclussions: This cycle generates positive outcomes, as physical literacy encourages and inspires individuals to engage in sustainable physical activity. This study aims to analyse the relationship between physical literacy and cardiorespiratory fitness
Keywords
Physical Activity
Physical Literacy
Physical Fitness
Exercise Capacity
Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Acknowledgment: In concluding this review article, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to all the contributions and previous work that have been essential to the completion of this analysis. We extend our gratitude to the researchers and authors whose works have significantly enriched the field of study, serving as fundamental pillars for our reflections.


Availability of data and materials: All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this manuscript and its supplementary information files.


Conflicts of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.


Consent for publication:  Not applicable.


Ethical Approval and consent to participate: Because this study is a scoping review, its primary objective is the synthesis and critical analysis of the existing literature. As the research does not involve the collection of primary data or the direct involvement of humans in the study, formal approval by an ethics committee or obtaining informed consent from participants is considered unnecessary. It should be noted that this approach aligns with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, ensuring ethical standards are upheld even in literature-based reviews.


Funding: This work was produced in collaboration between the Universidad Autónoma de Manizales and the Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina.


Author Contributions: This study is the result of collaboration between BEPP, AGR y AVC. All authors have contributed to, revised, and improved the manuscript equally. All authors have reviewed the final manuscript. All authors have read and accepted the published version of the manuscript.

 

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