The Influence of Centre-Based Childcare on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study

The childcare environment represents an appropriate avenue to support physical activity among preschoolers. The aim of this study was two-fold: (1) to measure the physical activity levels of a sample of preschoolers during childcare hours; and (2) to assess which attributes (e.g., space, equipment,...

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Main Authors: Leigh M. Vanderloo, Patricia Tucker, Andrew M. Johnson, Melissa M. van Zandvoort, Shauna M. Burke, Jennifer D. Irwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/2/1794