Journal article
The Impact of Shorter, More Frequent Outdoor Play Periods on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity during Childcare: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Children's physical activity levels are higher at the start of outdoor playtime, which suggests that shorter, more frequent play periods might result in greater amounts of daily physical activity. In this extension of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment (SPACE) cluster randomized controlled trial, we explored the impact of four 30-min daily outdoor unstructured play periods on preschoolers' …
Authors
Driediger M; Truelove S; Johnson AM; Vanderloo LM; Timmons BW; Burke SM; Irwin JD; Tucker P
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 16, No. 21,
Publisher
MDPI
Publication Date
November 1, 2019
DOI
10.3390/ijerph16214126
ISSN
1661-7827