ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2015
Weekly trends in preschoolers' physical activity and sedentary time in childcare.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Physical activity and sedentary time of youth in structured settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2020Pooled it
- Physical activity and sedentary time among preschoolers in centre-based childcare: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2018Pooled it
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Environments and Activity in Early Childhood Education and Care in Alberta, Canada: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2021Trial
- Lessons Learned From Implementing of Garden Education Program in Early Child Care.Health promotion practice · 2021Article
- A Loose Parts Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Active Outdoor Play in Preschool-aged Children: Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY) Project.Methods and protocols · 2019Article
- Attainment of '5-2-1-0' obesity recommendations in preschool-aged children.Preventive medicine reports · 2017Article
- Sedentary Behavior in Preschoolers: How Many Days of Accelerometer Monitoring Is Needed?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2015Article
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Abstract
This study sought to examine how the physical activity levels and sedentary time of preschoolers attending center-based childcare varied across the week. Sex differences were also explored. Participants (n=101) wore Actical™ accelerometers (15 s epoch) for five consecutive days during childcare hours only. A multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance was used to evaluate levels of sedentary, light, and moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) physical activity across the five weekdays. Total physical activity (TPA) was analyzed separately in a univariate repeated measures ANOVA. Sex was entered as an additional between-subjects factor. Levels of sedentary time, LPA, and TPA across the week were found to be statistically significant, and can best be described by quadratic effects. Participants' activity levels and sedentary time typically peaked mid-week. Levels of physical activity and sedentary time were not found to significantly differ based on sex. Childcare centers may benefit from the introduction and/or modification of active play-based programming and curricula, particularly at the start and end of the week where preschoolers' activity levels tend to be lower. Additional investigations are required to confirm these findings.
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