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Training Pre-Service Early Childhood Educators in Physical Activity (TEACH): Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early childhood educators (ECEs) influence young children's early uptake of positive health behaviours in childcare settings and serve as important daytime role models. As such, it is imperative that post-secondary early childhood education programs provide students with the foundational knowledge and professional training required to confidently facilitate quality active play opportunities for young children. The primary objective …

Authors

Tucker P; Bruijns BA; Adamo KB; Burke SM; Carson V; Heydon R; Irwin JD; Johnson AM; Naylor P-J; Timmons BW

Journal

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 19, No. 7,

Publisher

MDPI

DOI

10.3390/ijerph19073890

ISSN

1661-7827