Objective. This study synthesized literature concerning casual evidence of effects of various
physical activity programs on motor skills and cognitive development in typically developed …

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 …

Leaders from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology convened representatives of
national organizations, content experts, methodologists, stakeholders, and end-users who …

Purpose To examine the associations among preschoolers fundamental motor skills, screen-
time, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behavior (SB). Methods Children ages 3–4years …

Objectives To systematically review levels of metabolic expenditure and changes in activity
patterns associated with active video game (AVG) play in children and to provide directions …

In light of the interrelation between motor and cognitive development and the predictive
value of the former for the latter, the secular decline observed in motor coordination ability as …

Because of executive function (EF) skills' importance for social, emotional, and academic
success, there is strong interest in supporting their development in early childhood. Efforts to …

Purpose Little evidence exists about the prevalence of adequate levels of physical activity
and of appropriate screen-based entertainment in preschool children. Previous studies have …

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), with assistance from multiple
partners, stakeholders, and researchers, developed the first Canadian Physical Activity …

Purpose Accurate, nonintrusive and feasible methods are needed to predict energy
expenditure (EE) and physical activity (PA) levels in preschoolers. Herein, we validated …