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View article: Effects of a teacher-led social cognitive theory-based multicomponent movement education program on preschoolers’ fundamental movement skills and physical activity: the PA-REALITY cluster-randomized controlled trial
Effects of a teacher-led social cognitive theory-based multicomponent movement education program on preschoolers’ fundamental movement skills and physical activity: the PA-REALITY cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Background A growing body of studies has shown that fundamental movement skills (FMS) and physical activity (PA) are crucial for preschoolers’ development. However, most Hong Kong preschoolers still do not meet the WHO guidelines for PA an…
View article: Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly) – study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of staff professional development for quality pedagogical practices and holistic child development in Norwegian kindergartens
Move-play-explore in early childhood education (MoveEarly) – study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of staff professional development for quality pedagogical practices and holistic child development in Norwegian kindergartens Open
Introduction Physical inactivity in young children and schoolification within early childhood education are worrisome trends that curtail young children’s natural inclination to move, play, and explore. There is a need for high-quality evi…
View article: Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Sleep Duration Among 23 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Sleep Duration Among 23 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries Open
Public health researchers and professionals should prioritize context-specific strategies to minimize the impact of weather conditions on sleep to promote healthy levels of sleep among preschoolers from diverse settings.
View article: Compositional analysis of the associations between 24-hour movement behaviours, motor skills, and executive function in Mongolian preschool children
Compositional analysis of the associations between 24-hour movement behaviours, motor skills, and executive function in Mongolian preschool children Open
Evidence is limited on 24-hour movement behaviour composition and health outcomes among children under 5 from low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to explore movement behaviour composition of Mongolian preschoolers and its as…
View article: Device-measured movement behaviours and cancer incidence in a population sample of UK adults: Dual 24-hour analyses of postural and intensity compositions
Device-measured movement behaviours and cancer incidence in a population sample of UK adults: Dual 24-hour analyses of postural and intensity compositions Open
IMPORTANCE Insufficient physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary behaviour is associated with several cancers. Personalised approaches to increasing healthy movement behaviours and reducing unhealthy behaviours may be more effective …
View article: ‘They build roads, not cycle paths’: a qualitative study of Pacific children's physical activity barriers
‘They build roads, not cycle paths’: a qualitative study of Pacific children's physical activity barriers Open
The Pacific Islands have high rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are preventable by ensuring healthy levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in childhood. This study explored barriers and facilitators to chil…
View article: A Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for People With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
A Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for People With Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Introduction In 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) released the first international public health guideline on physical activity for people with disability. However, the evidence informing the guideline was not specific to people wit…
View article: Potential Efficacy of the MOVERS Professional Development Programme: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Potential Efficacy of the MOVERS Professional Development Programme: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background High‐quality early childhood education (ECE) environments positively impact child outcomes. This study examined the potential efficacy of a professional development (PD) programme on improving the quality of the ECE movement env…
View article: Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis Open
National Health and Medical Research Council, New South Wales Health, and Ian Potter Foundation.
View article: Physical activity, screen time and sleep among children and adolescents: findings from the 2022 active healthy kids Ethiopia
Physical activity, screen time and sleep among children and adolescents: findings from the 2022 active healthy kids Ethiopia Open
Background Few studies have been conducted on movement behaviours in low-income countries, indicating a need for further surveillance. This study aimed to track changes since the release of Ethiopia’s 2018 Report Card indicators and explor…
View article: Striking the right balance of daily 24-h physical behaviors in preschoolers
Striking the right balance of daily 24-h physical behaviors in preschoolers Open
Aim Preschool-aged children’s daily activity patterns play a crucial role in their health and development, yet there is limited research on the optimal time-use composition of activities. Previous studies suggest that sleep, sedentary beha…
View article: Mother-Centric Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change and Obesity Prevention in Preschool-Aged Children in Bangladesh: A Pilot Study
Mother-Centric Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change and Obesity Prevention in Preschool-Aged Children in Bangladesh: A Pilot Study Open
Introduction Childhood obesity is a rising public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Bangladesh, where the rate of obesity in children has increased. South Asian countries, traditionally burdened …
View article: Development and Testing of an Out‐of‐School Hours Care Professional Development Program: A Pilot Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Development and Testing of an Out‐of‐School Hours Care Professional Development Program: A Pilot Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background The aim of this study was to describe the co‐creation and test the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) staff professional development intervention to increase child adherence t…
View article: Measurement properties of the SUNRISE Study Parent Questionnaire for assessing sleep and sleep-related family practices
Measurement properties of the SUNRISE Study Parent Questionnaire for assessing sleep and sleep-related family practices Open
The SUNRISE questionnaire appears reliable in assessing preschooler sleep characteristics and related family practices, particularly in disadvantaged settings. It could be used in global surveillance of nighttime sleep duration and in stud…
View article: Associations Between 24‐h Movement Behaviours and Health in 3‐ and 4‐Year‐Old Children From a Low‐Income Country: The SUNRISE Ethiopia Study
Associations Between 24‐h Movement Behaviours and Health in 3‐ and 4‐Year‐Old Children From a Low‐Income Country: The SUNRISE Ethiopia Study Open
Background There is little evidence on the associations between 24‐h movement behaviours and health in children from low‐income countries. We examined the associations of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, screen time and sleep with a…
View article: Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Fine and Gross Motor Skills in 3‐ to 4‐Year‐Olds: A Secondary Data Analysis From Sunrise International Study Pilot Studies
Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Fine and Gross Motor Skills in 3‐ to 4‐Year‐Olds: A Secondary Data Analysis From Sunrise International Study Pilot Studies Open
Background The evidence on associations between sedentary behaviour (SB) and motor skills in 3‐ to 4‐year‐olds is unclear and mostly from high‐income countries. Objective The objective of this study is to examine associations between (1) s…
View article: Impact of a multi-component implementation strategy to increase outdoor free play opportunities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: the get outside get active (GOGA) randomised controlled trial
Impact of a multi-component implementation strategy to increase outdoor free play opportunities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: the get outside get active (GOGA) randomised controlled trial Open
Background Increased outdoor free play is associated with health and developmental benefits for preschool-aged children. It is therefore recommended that early childhood education and care (ECEC) services provide increased time for outdoor…
View article: How physical activity context relates to cognition across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
How physical activity context relates to cognition across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Open
Although numerous reviews and meta-analyses have examined the effects of physical activity on cognition, no previous meta-analysis has comprehensively explored the role of contextual factors. In this systematic review, we examined the role…
View article: Clustering of 24‐H Movement Behaviours and Its Associations With Eating Behaviours and Adiposity Among Mongolian Preschool Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Clustering of 24‐H Movement Behaviours and Its Associations With Eating Behaviours and Adiposity Among Mongolian Preschool Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Background Obesity‐related behaviours such as physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, screen time and diet often cluster in children. There is limited evidence on the clustering of movement behaviours among young children from low‐ …
View article: Compliance With the 24‐h Movement Behaviours Guidelines Among Brazilian Toddlers
Compliance With the 24‐h Movement Behaviours Guidelines Among Brazilian Toddlers Open
Background Compliance with the WHO 24‐Hour Movement Guidelines (i.e., physical activity, screen time and sleep duration) has been reported in studies comprising children in the early years. Despite the importance of these behaviours for he…
View article: Web-Based Tool for Australian Family Day Care to Promote Healthy Lifestyles: Randomized Controlled Trial
Web-Based Tool for Australian Family Day Care to Promote Healthy Lifestyles: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Food and physical activity environments in family day care can be improved to better support healthy behaviors. A 6-month two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a web-based tool to promote healthier pra…
View article: Geographic disparities in physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep time, and gross motor skills in Nigerian preschoolers
Geographic disparities in physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep time, and gross motor skills in Nigerian preschoolers Open
Background Adherence to physical activity guidelines is crucial for children’s physical, social, and cognitive well-being. While previous research shows that about 77% of preschoolers meet the World Health Organization (WHO) physical activ…
View article: Diet, Activity and Sleep Clusters Associated With Obesity Markers of Children in the US‐Affiliated Pacific
Diet, Activity and Sleep Clusters Associated With Obesity Markers of Children in the US‐Affiliated Pacific Open
Aim Among children in the US‐Affiliated Pacific, we aimed to identify lifestyle clusters and associations with obesity. Methods Movement behaviours, diet and anthropometrics were from the Children's Healthy Living Program ( n = 1780; 2012–…
View article: Development of Australian mental health guidelines for community sport
Development of Australian mental health guidelines for community sport Open
Objective The need for clear and actionable guidelines for the promotion and protection of mental health in organised community sport has previously been identified. This study aimed to provide guidelines to promote and protect mental heal…
View article: Effects of preschool staff professional development in physical activity on self-regulation, executive function and early academic learning in 3–5-year-old children: The active learning Norwegian preschool(er)s (ACTNOW) cluster-randomized controlled trial
Effects of preschool staff professional development in physical activity on self-regulation, executive function and early academic learning in 3–5-year-old children: The active learning Norwegian preschool(er)s (ACTNOW) cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
We aimed to investigate the effects of preschool staff physical activity (PA) professional development on self-regulation, executive function and early academic learning in 3-5-year-old children. A total of 1265 children from 46 preschools…
View article: Food provision and healthy eating environments in before school care: an observational study
Food provision and healthy eating environments in before school care: an observational study Open
Objective: Australian children fall short of national dietary guidelines with only 63 % consuming adequate fruit and 10 % enough vegetables. Before school care operates as part of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services and provides oppor…