Screen-use, active-play and sleep behaviours in a nationally representative sample of infants, toddlers and pre-school children from the U.S.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0029665120001639
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Inadequate sleep, excessive screen-use and low-levels of physical activity may lead to an increased risk of childhood obesity. Caregivers during early childhood should limit screen-time, encourage active play and establish bedtime routines to… read more here.
Keywords: use; screen; active play; physical activity ... See more keywords
Examining the relationship between children's active play imagery and basic psychological needs
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DOI: 10.1080/1612197x.2015.1069875
Abstract: The present study examined relationships between the three types of active play imagery (fun, capability, and social) and the three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness). A total of 253 children (118 males; 134… read more here.
Keywords: imagery; play imagery; children active; active play ... See more keywords
Implementing active play standards: a qualitative study with licensed childcare providers in British Columbia, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daac036
Abstract: With an increasing number of children attending regular early childhood education and care (ECEC), this setting presents an opportunity to develop physical activity habits and movement skills of children. These behaviours play an important role… read more here.
Keywords: columbia canada; british columbia; physical activity; play ... See more keywords
Participation in active play of children who use lower extremity prostheses: An exploratory questionnaire
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DOI: 10.1177/0309364618767139
Abstract: Background: Through play, children develop motor, cognitive, social, and other life skills. Play barriers can impede physical and psychosocial benefits. Objectives: We describe participation in active play, fundamental movement skills, play environment characteristics, and potential… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; play; use lower; active play ... See more keywords
A Framework for Pediatric Health Care Providers to Promote Active Play in Nature for Children
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DOI: 10.1177/21501319221114842
Abstract: Aim: Time outdoors and contact with nature are positively associated with a broad range of children’s health outcomes. Pediatricians are uniquely positioned to promote active play in nature (APN) but may face challenges to do… read more here.
Keywords: health; nature; active play; care ... See more keywords
Utilising active play interventions to promote physical activity and improve fundamental movement skills in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5687-z
Abstract: BackgroundChildren’s physical activity levels are low and efforts to improve their physical activity levels have proven difficult. Freely chosen and unstructured physical activity (active play) has the potential to be promoted in a variety of… read more here.
Keywords: play; play interventions; active play; physical activity ... See more keywords
Physical environmental opportunities for active play and physical activity level in preschoolers: a multicriteria analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-12750-8
Abstract: Background Active play opportunities seems to influence the level of physical activity during childhood. However, a gap remains about which environmental opportunities including the daycare physical environment could have a positive impact on the level… read more here.
Keywords: environmental opportunities; level; physical activity; activity ... See more keywords
Does an active play standard change childcare physical activity and healthy eating policies? A natural policy experiment
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13079-y
Abstract: Background In 2017, the provincial government of British Columbia (BC) implemented a mandatory policy outlining Active Play Standards (AP Standards) to increase physical activity (PA) levels, sedentary and motor skills among children attending licensed childcare… read more here.
Keywords: time; play; policy; physical activity ... See more keywords
The rehabilitation including structured active play (RePlay) model: A conceptual model for organizing physical rehabilitation sessions based on structured active play for preschoolers with cancer
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.980257
Abstract: Anti-cancer treatments, as well as cancer itself, reduce children’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and gross motor functions. Early rehabilitation programs, including physical activity for childhood cancer patients, can counteract these adverse effects. Previous studies of… read more here.
Keywords: structured active; active play; rehabilitation; model ... See more keywords