Journal article
Associations between physical activity, sedentary time and social-emotional functioning in young children
Abstract
Background This study preliminarily examined the relationship between physical activity, sedentary time, and social emotional functioning in children aged 4–6 years. Methods Eighty children attending kindergarden classes in Ottawa, Canada wore Actical accelerometers for 1-week to directly assess their physical activity and sedentary time. Physical activity was quantified as minutes per day in light intensity or moderate intensity, and steps per …
Authors
Abdessemed M; Mougharbel F; Hafizi K; Cameron JD; Heidinger B; Barnes J; D'Angiulli A; Adamo KB; Carson V; Okely AD
Journal
Mental Health and Physical Activity, Vol. 21, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100422
ISSN
1755-2966