Journal article
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
BackgroundPhysical 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., shorter, more frequent periods). This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the SPACE intervention on preschoolers’ physical activity levels and …
Authors
Tucker P; Vanderloo LM; Johnson AM; Burke SM; Irwin JD; Gaston A; Driediger M; Timmons BW
Journal
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Vol. 14, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2017
DOI
10.1186/s12966-017-0579-7
ISSN
1479-5868