The objective of this systematic review was to examine the relationship between outdoor
time and:(1) physical activity,(2) cardiorespiratory fitness,(3) musculoskeletal fitness,(4) …

CONTEXT: Research examining the association between environmental attributes and
physical activity among youth is growing. An updated review of literature is needed to …

In this fascinating new book, Affrica Taylor encourages an exciting paradigmatic shift in the
ways in which childhood and nature are conceived and pedagogically deployed, and invites …

Background Due to the myriad of benefits of children's outdoor play and time, there is
increasing concern over its decline. This systematic review synthesized evidence on the …

Research Findings: The present study investigated whether active play during recess was
associated with self-regulation and academic achievement in a prekindergarten sample. A …

This qualitative case study explored how early childhood teachers' beliefs and practices
influence the function of preschool outdoor play. Teachers believed that supervision was …

In our fast-changing urban world, the impacts of social and environmental change on
children are often overlooked. Children and their Urban Environment examines these …

The incidence of obesity and overweight has reached epidemic levels in the United States
and developed countries worldwide. Even more alarming is the increasing prevalence of …

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

Context Identifying current physical activity levels and sedentary time of preschool children
is important for informing government policy and community initiatives. This paper reviewed …