Purpose: This study aimed to investigate longitudinal associations of objectively measured
physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with body composition and physical …

Accelerometers offer opportunities for researchers to capture validdata about the intensity
and amount of physical behavior (PB) in real-time over a period of several days and weeks …

Schools are the ideal place to promote and apply the recommended accumulation of 60
minutes of daily physical activity. But until now, it has been difficult to bridge the gap …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that preschool-
aged children should engage in 180 min of total physical activity (TPA) including 60 min of …

Background Childhood asthma is a global problem affecting the respiratory health of
children. Physical activity (PA) plays a role in the relationship between asthma and …

Background Child care centers influence physical activity levels among children, yet little is
known about the specific aspects of the environment that support generous amounts of …

Background: Normal motor development and adequate levels of physical activity
engagement during the early years of life form the foundation of long-term psychological and …

Objectives: This systematic review evaluated the accuracy of triaxial and omnidirectional
accelerometers for measuring physical activity and sedentary behavior in children. Design …

Background Knowledge of physical activity (PA) in preschool populations is important for
public health promotion. We investigated levels of PA in a large sample of Norwegian …

Previous research has suggested that marked declines in physical activity occur during the
preschool years, and across the transition into school. However, longitudinal studies using …