Assessing 24-h movement behaviors in early childhood (0–4 years): Reliability of the My Little Moves app and comparison with accelerometry

Journal of Activity Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: April 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Future Directions for Movement Behavior Research in the Early Years

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 4

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Developmental trends in young children’s device-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Sept. 2, 2024

Abstract Background Knowledge of developmental trends in meeting age-specific 24-hour movement behaviour guidelines is lacking. This study describes device-measured physical activity and sedentary time over a three-year period among Western Australian children aged two to seven years, including differences between boys girls. The proportion before after they transition full-time school was also examined. Methods Data from waves 1 2 the Play Spaces Environments for Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort were used (analysis n = 1217). measured by accelerometry at ages five (preschool, wave 1) (commenced school, 2). Accelerometer data processed using validated machine-learning classification model. Daily spent behaviour, energetic play (moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA)), total activity, analysed linear generalised mixed-effects models with age sex interaction terms. Results All behaviours changed significantly increasing age, similar Total daily increased then declined seven. Mean exceeded 180 min/day five. seven, however, below 60 all except seven-year-old boys. decreased but remained lower than two. two-year-olds met their guideline, decreasing 5% girls 6% four. At 46% 35% guideline. Conclusions Young children’s few three (MVPA) Interventions should focus on early childhood. Clearer guidance strategies are needed support young as change developmentally one guideline next.

Language: Английский

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The moderating role of parent perceptions in relationships between objectively measured neighbourhood environment attributes and pre-schooler’s physical activity: Findings from the PLAYCE study

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 81, P. 103030 - 103030

Published: April 26, 2023

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal effects of dog ownership, dog acquisition, and dog loss on children’s movement behaviours: findings from the PLAYCE cohort study

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Abstract Introduction Regular physical activity is important for children’s and mental health, yet many children do not achieve recommended amounts of activity. Dog ownership has been associated with increased in children, however, there have no longitudinal studies examining this relationship. This study used data from the Play Spaces Environments Children’s Physical Activity (PLAYCE) cohort to examine effects dog status on movement behaviours. Methods Change preschool (wave 1, age 2–5) fulltime school 2, 5–7) was as a natural experiment four distinct groups: continuing non-dog owners ( n = 307), 204), acquired 58), loss 31; total 600). Daily behaviours, including activity, sedentary time, sleep, screen were measured using accelerometry parent-report surveys. Differences between groups over time by sex tested linear mixed regression models. Results Girls who their light intensity activities games 52.0 min/day (95%CI 7.9, 96.0) girls lost decreased 62.1 -119.3, -4.9) compared change among owners. boys unstructured 6.8 3.2, 10.3) 7.1 3.9, occasions/week, changes reduced 10.2 -15.0, -5.3) 7.7 -12.0, -3.5) occasions/week. 46.3 -107.5, 14.8) Continuing typically group sleep had associations time. Conclusion The positive influence begins early childhood differs child sex. Further research should specific contributions dog-facilitated makes overall duration walking play.

Language: Английский

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Trajectories of Device-Measured Physical Activity During Early Childhood and Its Determinants: Findings From the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(9), P. 840 - 849

Published: July 14, 2023

The objective was to describe trajectories of physical activity (PA) measured by accelerometry during early childhood and test associations with sociodemographic, gestational, maternal, perinatal determinants.Data from 1798 children the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort were analyzed. PA wrist accelerometers at 1, 2, 4 years. estimated using group-based trajectory modeling, determinants tested Poisson regression robust variance.Two identified: Moderate high PA, both showing a linear increase in first years but differing volume. Girls (prevalence ratio [PR]: 0.91; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.88-0.94), highly educated mothers (PR: 0.93; CI, 0.88-0.97), birth weight 0.85-0.97) showed less probability trajectory. order ≥3 1.06; 1.01-1.11) associated higher likelihood trajectory.Children an years, 2 that differ levels. Female sex, maternal schooling, reduced having trajectory, while increased this probability. These characteristics should be considered when planning interventions for childhood.

Language: Английский

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Association between maternal physical activity from pre-pregnancy to child-rearing and their children’s physical activity in early childhood among Japanese

Journal of Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the association between cumulative maternal physical activity level and their children's in early childhood. We also compared influence of each on Methods: analyzed data from 1,067 Japanese mother-child pairs. Maternal was assessed using International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Cumulative mothers computed based categories (low, moderate, high) 5 time points (pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, 1.5, 3.5, 5.5 years postpartum). Children's measured at age WHO Health Behaviour School-aged Children questionnaire defined as engaging for least 60 minutes per day more than days. Logistic regression analysis used levels. Results: The results showed positive (P trend < 0.001). Furthermore, pregnancy = 0.031) postpartum 0.001) positively associated with activity. Conclusion: A observed children age. were

Language: Английский

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A 24-Hour Movement Behavior for Young Children in South Korea

Exercise Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(2), P. 175 - 184

Published: May 31, 2023

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the 24-h movement behavior of young children in Korea and examine associations their physical activity (PA) screen time (ST) with parental cognition homes neighborhood environments.METHODS: Participants included 164 (4.4±1.2 years; boys 42.1%) parents. Young children’s sleep, PA, ST, cognitions behaviors, home environment were measured via reports using Parents’ Role Establishing Healthy Physical Activity Sedentary Behavior Habits Questionnaire. Two-tailed independent sample t-tests or Mann–Whitney U tests, correlation analyses performed.RESULTS: The average sleep toddlers was 9.8±0.8 h/day, total PA 72.1±40.0 min/day, ST 87.6±70.5 min/day. adherence rate guidelines for increased age except 2-year-olds, found be significantly lower than at each age. Parental support positively associated (r=0.195, <i>p</i><.01), negative outcome expectations limiting (r=0.275, <i>p</i><.01).CONCLUSIONS: South do not meet guidelines. may play an essential role establishing behavior. These findings can inform family-based interventions increase minimize ST.

Language: Английский

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Liikuntakasvatuksen merkitys varhaiskasvatusta ohjaavissa opetussuunnitelmissa

Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 237 - 267

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan, miten varhaiskasvatusta oikeudellisesti velvoittavissa Varhaiskasvatussuunnitelman perusteissa (Opetushallitus [OPH], 2022) ja Esiopetuksen opetussuunnitelman (OPH, 2016) käsitellään Varhaiskasvatuslain (580/2018) edellyttämiä liikuntakasvatuksen määrittelemiä tavoitteita. Aineiston analyysi perustui opetussuunnitelmateoriaan asiasanojen merkitysyhteyksien sisällönanalyysiin tulkintaan. kartoitettiin, kuinka usein, missä kontekstissa minkälaisissa merkityksissä lapsen fyysiseen hyvinvointiin liitetyt termit (digitaalinen, fyysinen aktiivisuus, inaktiivisuus, istuminen, keho, koordinaatio, liikkuminen, liikunta, liikuntakasvatus, luonto, media, motoriikka, paikallaanolo, passiivisuus, ulkoilu, urheilu) esiintyivät opetussuunnitelmissa. Lisäksi tutkimuksessa selvitettiin, opetussuunnitelmat vastasivat tavoitteisiin, kasvattaa liikuntaan liikunnan avulla. Useimmin opetussuunnitelmissa mainittiin asiasanat: liikkuminen (39 krt), liikunta (28 media (21 krt). Sisällönanalyysin mukaan merkitysyhteydet voitiin kategorisoida neljään luokkaan: terveys hyvinvointi, kehitys, oppiminen yhteistyö. tunnistettiin leikin kulttuurin merkitysyhteydet. Tutkimus osoittaa, että molemmat keskeisiin tavoitteisiin. Tutkimustietoa voidaan hyödyntää ohjaavien opetussuunnitelmien kehittämiseen lasten fyysisesti aktiivisen elämäntavan varhaisen muodostumisen tukemisessa ohjaamisessa.

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Are low‐income preschoolers physically active at preschool settings? A cross‐sectional study

Child Care Health and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(2)

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Background Preschools may provide opportunities for children to engage in physical activity (PA), benefit their health, although little is known when concerning low‐income preschoolers. This study aimed (1) describe time spent PA among during preschool hours and (2) analyse how many meet the recommendations hours. Methods A total of 204 preschoolers (4.51 ± 0.79 years) from João Pessoa/Brazil provided valid accelerometer (Actigraph, WGT3‐X) data period. Children were grouped quartiles counts per minute, according sex age. The General Linear Model Univariate was used examine differences intensities between (TPA) moderate‐to‐vigorous (MVPA) by quartiles, An hour‐by‐hour description children's presented. Results TPA ranged 68.33% 113.89% recommended 28.34% 81.68% MVPA recommendations. Among 5‐year‐old children, those highest quartile met All more active outdoors than indoors. For less actives, corresponded 30% daily MVPA. Conclusion current results reinforce importance settings promoting preschoolers' particularly important useful information tailoring preschool‐based interventions focused on who need it most. Strategies increase should be prioritized free‐play time.

Language: Английский

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