Systematic review of physical activity and health in the early years (aged 0–4 years)
The early years represent a critical period for promoting physical activity. However, the
amount of physical activity needed for healthy growth and development is not clear. Using …
amount of physical activity needed for healthy growth and development is not clear. Using …
What role can child-care settings play in obesity prevention? A review of the evidence and call for research efforts
Given the widespread use of out-of-home child care and an all-time high prevalence of
obesity among US preschool-aged children, it is imperative to consider the opportunities that …
obesity among US preschool-aged children, it is imperative to consider the opportunities that …
Motor skill performance and physical activity in preschool children
HG Williams, KA Pfeiffer, JR O'neill, M Dowda… - …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Children with better‐developed motor skills may find it easier to be active and engage in
more physical activity (PA) than those with less‐developed motor skills. The purpose of this …
more physical activity (PA) than those with less‐developed motor skills. The purpose of this …
Environmental correlates of physical activity in youth–a review and update
I Ferreira, K Van Der Horst, W Wendel‐Vos… - Obesity …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Obesogenic environments are thought to underlie the increased obesity prevalence
observed in youth during the past decades. Understanding the environmental factors that …
observed in youth during the past decades. Understanding the environmental factors that …
Do peers matter? A review of peer and/or friends' influence on physical activity among American adolescents
This systematic review investigated the relationship between peer and/or friend variables
and physical activity among adolescents by synthesising cross-sectional, longitudinal, and …
and physical activity among adolescents by synthesising cross-sectional, longitudinal, and …
A comparison of feature extraction methods for the classification of dynamic activities from accelerometer data
Driven by the demands on healthcare resulting from the shift toward more sedentary
lifestyles, considerable effort has been devoted to the monitoring and classification of human …
lifestyles, considerable effort has been devoted to the monitoring and classification of human …
Environmental factors affecting preschoolers' motor development
F Venetsanou, A Kambas - Early childhood education journal, 2010 - Springer
The process of development occurs according to the pattern established by the genetic
potential and also by the influence of environmental factors. The aim of the present study …
potential and also by the influence of environmental factors. The aim of the present study …
Validation and calibration of an accelerometer in preschool children
Objective: Obesity rates in young children are increasing, and decreased physical activity is
likely to be a major contributor to this trend. Studies of physical activity in young children are …
likely to be a major contributor to this trend. Studies of physical activity in young children are …
Preschool children and physical activity: a review of correlates
BACKGROUND: Several reviews have summarized the research on correlates of older
children's and adolescents' physical activity behaviors, but none have been published on …
children's and adolescents' physical activity behaviors, but none have been published on …
The physical activity levels of preschool-aged children: A systematic review
P Tucker - Early childhood research quarterly, 2008 - Elsevier
This systematic review presents research on the physical activity levels of preschool-aged
children (aged 2–6 years). Thirty-nine primary studies (published 1986–2007) representing …
children (aged 2–6 years). Thirty-nine primary studies (published 1986–2007) representing …