Method: Participants were 17 girls (9 control, 8 experimental) and 16 boys (6 control, 10
experimental), with an average age of 4.5 years old, fromaday-carecenter. Bruininks …

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between motor proficiency and
pedometer-determined physical activity in 5–6 year-old children. Participants (n= 232) were …

This study examined the association between self-reported physical activity and a number of
potential correlates in a sample of 256 Grade-6 children. Physical activity was assessed in …

Introduction: Physical activity is believed to provide many health benefits, especially in early
childhood. The best way to keep children physically active is through active play either …

The topic of health-related fitness in elementary school children has generated considerable
attention and interest among public health professionals, researchers, and parents. This is …

Background. The recognition that children are surprisingly inactive and that lifetime health
beliefs and behavior patterns are formed in childhood has emphasized the need to examine …

Purpose A major research priority is the influence of childhood and adolescent physical
activity patterns on adult physical activity. The research in this area is inconsistent …

The purpose of this study was to gain insight as to how six children at ten years of age
perceive physical activity. Up until recently, little research has been done in the area of …

This study examined the association between motor skills and pedometer-determined
physical activity in a sample of preschool children. One hundred and seventeen children (61 …