[HTML][HTML] MiniMovers: An initial pilot and feasibility study to investigate the impact of a mobile application on children's motor skills and parent support for physical …
The MiniMovers (MM) APP combines motor development theory with creativity expertise and
has been designed to provide parents with developmentally appropriate activities to support …
has been designed to provide parents with developmentally appropriate activities to support …
Parental engagement and implementation fidelity in a mHealth motor skills intervention for young children
Introduction Mobile apps (ie mHealth) provide unprecedented opportunity for widespread
dissemination of health behavior programs. However, for programs directed towards young …
dissemination of health behavior programs. However, for programs directed towards young …
[HTML][HTML] A mobile technology intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in 2-to 4-year-old children (Mini Movers): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background Sedentary behaviour (eg television viewing, sitting time) tracks over time and is
associated with adverse health and developmental outcomes across the lifespan. Young …
associated with adverse health and developmental outcomes across the lifespan. Young …
[HTML][HTML] Developing mobile apps for physical activity in low socioeconomic status youth
KCA Blackman, J Zoellner, DS McCrickard… - Journal of Mobile …, 2016 - journalmtm.com
Objective: The objective of the study was to implement a user-centred approach in the
design and development of smartphone game-based applications (SGA) prototypes for PA …
design and development of smartphone game-based applications (SGA) prototypes for PA …
The Move2Smile Online Hub for Parents to Support Aspects of Preschoolers' Physical Literacy at Home: A Feasibility Study
ME James, J Cairney, N Odorico… - Journal of Motor …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
This study aimed to develop and evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a web-based
platform for parents to support preschoolers' development of physical literacy. Specifically …
platform for parents to support preschoolers' development of physical literacy. Specifically …
[HTML][HTML] Mobile device use among rural, low-income families and the feasibility of an app to encourage preschoolers' physical activity: qualitative study
ML McCloskey, DA Thompson… - JMIR pediatrics and …, 2018 - pediatrics.jmir.org
Background: As mobile devices are becoming ubiquitous, technology-based interventions
provide a promising strategy to positively influence health behaviors of families with young …
provide a promising strategy to positively influence health behaviors of families with young …
[HTML][HTML] Intervention to Improve Preschool Children's Fundamental Motor Skills: Protocol for a Parent-Focused, Mobile App–Based Comparative Effectiveness Trial
EK Webster, CL Kracht, RL Newton Jr… - JMIR Research …, 2020 - researchprotocols.org
Background: Preschool age is an important time to master fundamental motor skills (FMS)
through structured physical activity, yet many young children lag behind in motor skill …
through structured physical activity, yet many young children lag behind in motor skill …
Getting the fundamentals of movement: a meta‐analysis of the effectiveness of motor skill interventions in children
The development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) is associated with positive health‐
related outcomes. Children do not develop FMS naturally through maturational processes …
related outcomes. Children do not develop FMS naturally through maturational processes …
[HTML][HTML] Experience and Satisfaction with a Family-Based Physical Activity Intervention Using Activity Trackers and Apps: A Qualitative Study
S Schoeppe, K Waters, J Salmon, SL Williams… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wearable activity trackers and smartphone apps have been shown to increase physical
activity in children and adults. However, interventions using activity trackers and apps have …
activity in children and adults. However, interventions using activity trackers and apps have …
[HTML][HTML] Direct parent engagement to improve fundamental movement skills in children: a systematic review
RJ Flynn, A Pringle, CMP Roscoe - Children, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic movements in children that represent the
building blocks for more complex motor skill development and act as a prerequisite for …
building blocks for more complex motor skill development and act as a prerequisite for …