Physical inactivity has become a global public crisis. The physical activity level of college students has decreased significantly worldwide, while physical literacy as a potential way to promote physical activity is receiving attention. However, the mechanism by which physical literacy promotes physical activity remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical literacy and physical activity and the mediating role of sport commitment. Method: 824 college students from Changchun, Jilin Province, China, participated in this study (Mage=21) using the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form, and Sport Commitment Questionnaire. Pearson correlation, independent sample t-tests, and linear regression analysis were employed to examine the associations between the variables. Physical literacy, physical activity, and sport commitment were significantly correlated. Physical literacy has a direct positive effect on both sport commitment and physical activity, and sport commitment also has a positive effect on physical activity. Sport commitment mediates the relationship between physical literacy and physical activity among Chinese college students. The physical activity of Chinese college students is not only influenced by physical literacy but also mediated by sport commitment. Therefore, improving the physical literacy of college students and promoting sport commitment are of great importance for improving the physical activity of college students. Future research should pay more attention to physical activity interventions with physical literacy and sport commitment as entry points.
Yu et al. (Thu,) studied this question.