Observational studyThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2021
Physical activity in out of school hours care: an observational study.
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- Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children attending before and after school care: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2022Pooled it
- Development and Testing of an Out-of-School Hours Care Professional Development Program: A Pilot Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Trial
- A Cross-Organisational Collaboration to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living in Children: A Critical Reflection.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
- Awareness and use of the Eat Smart Play Smart resources in Out of School Hours Care services: A staff survey in New South Wales, Australia.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
- Improving physical activity and screen time in Australian Outside School Hours Care: Study protocol.Pediatric research · 2025Article
- Evaluation of a Pilot College Student-Based Physical Activity Implementation Strategy in a Rural Middle School.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundOpportunities for physical activity within out of school hours care (OSHC) are not well documented in Australia. This study explored factors associated with children (5-12 years) meeting 30 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) while attending OSHC in the afternoon period.
methodsA cross-sectional study, conducted in 89 OSHC services in New South Wales, Australia, serving 4,408 children. Each service was visited twice between 2018-2019. Physical activity promotion practices were captured via short interviews and System for Observing Staff Promotion of Physical Activity and Nutrition (SOSPAN). Physical activity spaces was measured (m
resultsTwenty-six percent of children (n = 925) accumulated 30 min or more of MVPA. Factors associated with children reaching MVPA recommendations included: services scheduling greater amounts of child-led free play, both 30-59 min (OR 2.6, 95%CI 1.70, 3.98) and ≥ 60 min (OR 6.4, 95%CI 3.90, 10.49); opportunities for staff-led organised play of ≥ 30 min (OR 2.3, 95%CI 1.47, 3.83); and active games that engaged the majority of children (OR 1.7, 95%CI 1.11, 2.61). Children were less likely to meet MVPA recommendations if services played games with elimination components (OR 0.56, 95%CI 0.37, 0.86).
conclusionImprovements to service-level physical activity promotion practices, specifically the type of physical activity scheduled and the structure of games, may be an effective strategy to increase MVPA of children attending OSHC afterschool in NSW, Australia.
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