Impact of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment (SPACE) intervention on preschoolers’ physical activity levels and sedentary time: a single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Physical activity levels among preschoolers in childcare are low and sedentary time high. The Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment (SPACE) intervention had three components: 1. portable play equipment; 2. staff training; and, 3. modified outdoor playtime (i.e...
Main Authors: | Patricia Tucker, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Andrew M. Johnson, Shauna M. Burke, Jennifer D. Irwin, Anca Gaston, Molly Driediger, Brian W. Timmons |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0579-7 |
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