Background Development of motor competencies and learning of movements in children is
dependent on varied physical activity (PA). After-school programs (ASP) might provide …

The purpose of the study was to investigate the dynamics of physical activity (PA) in day care
and preschool. The participants were 823 Finnish 1–7-year-old children from 50 day care …

Background: Primary school plays a pivotal role in shaping children's motor skill
competence. Recognising this critical developmental phase, our study aimed to assess the …

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: After-school programs (ASP) provide opportunities to influence
children's physical activity (PA). However, little is known about the PA levels of the youngest …

Background Interventions directed at after school programs (ASPs) have the potential to
support physical activity (PA) in young children. Research has indicated that interventions …

ABSTRACT Laukkanen, A., Finni, T., Pesola, A. & Sääkslahti, A. 2013. Brisk physical activity
ensures the development of fundamental motor skills in children–but light is also needed …

The aim of the current study was to determine Finnish and Dutch three-year-old preschool
children's physical activity (PA) levels and how levels vary across gender, location, time of …

Background: Limited previous research has contrasted physical activity (PA) patterns in
preschool children across different hourly patterns or segments of day, or adopted similar …

BACKGROUND: The role of early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial in the
implementation of the physical activity recommendations during long ECEC days. Young …