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Table 1 Description of strategies mapped to the relevant COM-B factors and behavior change techniques

From: A real-world feasibility study of the PLAYshop: a brief intervention to facilitate parent engagement in developing their child’s physical literacy

Implementation strategy

Intervention function

Barriers and enablers addressed (COM-B)

Behavior change technique employed

Detailed description

1. Conduct educational training

-Education

-Training

-Modelling

-Enablement

-Persuasion

Parent knowledge and confidence (psychological capability)

-Information about physical literacy and positive outcomes for the child

-Instruction on how to perform the behavior(s)

-Instruction on how to perform the behavior(s) using common household items

-Demonstration of the behavior(s)

-Practice of the behavior(s)

-Problem solving

-Identification of self (parent) as a role model to the child

-Verbal persuasion about capability

-Principles of and ideas for modifications to support the parent in meeting the child’s needs in terms of current ability and motivations

A 75-min workshop for parents, delivered in an accessible community site (e.g., school, sport club, or recreation center) by a facilitator with a background in physical literacy. Parents are introduced to the core concepts of physical literacy (motivation, competence, confidence and valuing physical activity) via education, group discussion, and active participation in FMS-based activities. Parents are provided with modifications to perform activities “at home.”

Parent perceived ability to implement change (physical capability)

Lack of available resources and/or time to engage in purposeful play with the child (physical opportunity)

Lack of prioritizing child’s physical literacy (reflective motivation)

2. Distribute educational resources

-Education

-Enablement

Parent knowledge and abilities (physical and psychological capability)

-Information about physical literacy and positive outcomes for the child

-Problem solving

-Messages about addressing multiple developmental goals through physical play like numeracy and literacy through singing and counting

Several resources are provided to parents at the workshop conclusion: the Canadian 24-h Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth, cards with various activity ideas, and a one-page physical literacy information handout.

Lack of available resources and/or time to engage in purposeful play with the child (physical opportunity)