capl

capl processes CAPL-2 raw data within R to compute individual test variables, the four domain scores, and an overall physical literacy score aligned to the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy for children.


Key Features:

  • Efficient Data Processing: Automates computation of scores from CAPL-2 raw data via the get_capl() function and processes 40 variables.
  • Error Minimization: Implements validation checks that reduce computation errors and limit extraneous error output.
  • Comprehensive Variable Computation: Includes helper functions that compute individual variables and scores for each test element within the four domains and the overall physical literacy score.
  • Data Visualization: Integrates with the ggplot2 R package to visualize CAPL-2 results.

Scientific Applications:

  • Pediatric Health: Quantifies physical literacy metrics in children for research on child development and health outcomes using CAPL-2-derived scores.
  • Sports Science: Evaluates movement competency and physical competence components derived from CAPL-2 assessments.
  • Education: Supports assessment and monitoring of physical literacy within educational settings using standardized CAPL-2 measures.

Methodology:

Prepare, format, and import CAPL-2 raw data into R; execute get_capl() to compute scores and interpretations; use helper functions to compute individual variables and domain and overall scores; apply validation checks for error handling; use ggplot2 for result visualization.

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Programming Languages:
R
Added:
3/19/2021
Last Updated:
3/21/2021

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Publications

Barnes JD, Guerrero MD. An R Package for Computing Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) scores and interpretations from raw data. PLOS ONE. 2021;16(2):e0243841. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0243841. PMID:33617576. PMCID:PMC7899353.