Objective To systematically review the correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior
among children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. Appropriate levels …

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 …

Quality interactions are crucial for children's learning and development. Early Childhood
Education and Care (ECEC) centers have the opportunity to support children's learning and …

Motor competence and physical activity (PA) patterns are established during the early
childhood years. Early childhood education (ECE) settings are an important context for …

The global childhood trend towards obesity and unhealthy lifestyles is a growing concern.
Childcare settings have been identified as the most influential factors for children's physical …

Early childhood centres are important places for physical activity promotion in young
children, considering the amount of time that children spend at childcare centres. The aim of …

Children's physical activity levels have decreased significantly over the past 20-30 years,
coinciding with obesity rates reaching epidemic levels. There is little research into typically …

Early childhood educators are key players in shaping young children's active behavior.
However, their involvement in children's physical activity (PA) may vary along a continuum …

There is a growing concern that adults who supervise children's play may restrict
opportunities for children to engage in risky activities. Risk-benefit assessment is commonly …

Characteristics of early childhood education and care (ECEC) centers might be relevant for
children's health. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of the association …