Correlates of School-Day Physical Activity in Preschool Students

Robinson, Leah E.; Wadsworth, Danielle D.; Peoples, Christina M.

doi:10.1080/02701367.2012.10599821

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“…20,38 The strength of the current study is the sufficient number of randomly selected preschools ensuring power and heterogeneity for studying important potential correlates while avoiding the use of arbitrarycut points forcategorizingvariables. Furthermore, the PA measurements were simultaneously carried out in the preschools over the course of a few weeks, reducing season and weather effect.…”

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Physical Activity in Children Attending Preschools

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Physical activity (PA) levels in preschool children vary considerably between preschools, and are positively associated with the overall quality of the preschool. However, knowledge regarding specific characteristics of the preschool environment hypothesized to promote PA is inconsistent and lacking. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:This study tested multiple potential correlates of preschool children' s objectively measured moderate and vigorous PA level during preschool attendance, identifying size of indoor area per child and location of preschool building on the playground as new potentially modifiable correlates. abstract OBJECTIVE: To identify correlates of objectively measured moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children during preschool attendance. METHODS:This cross-sectional study included data from 426 apparently healthy Danish children (49.5% boys), 5 to 6 years of age enrolled in 42 randomly selected preschools. The percentage of time spent in MVPA ($574 counts/15 second) during preschool attendance was measured using ActiGraph accelerometers over 4.3 preschool days in May and June in 2009. Thirty-seven potential correlates across the child, preschool staff, and preschool environment domains were tested for associations with MVPA. RESULTS:The final multivariate model identified 9 significant correlates of MVPA. Preterm birth, vegetation on the playground, and rainy days were negatively associated with MVPA, whereas child motor coordination, location of preschool building on the playground, gender (boys), percentage afternoon hours, and size of indoor area per child were positively associated with MVPA. The direction of the significant association with the parental mean education level was unclear. CONCLUSIONS:We identified a number of new modifiable correlates of MVPA during preschool attendance. The positive association with size of indoor area per child and location of the preschool building on the playground seem important correlates to be targeted in future studies. Ms Olesen carried out the data collection and design of methods used in the study, prepared the data set for analysis, including choice of correlates and confounding factors, and

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“…7 Many schools in New York City low-income communities (eg, Bronx, NY) do not even have gymnasiums, school playgrounds, or PE teachers. 8 Although there are few published studies of pedometer-determined PA during the school day in US children, [9][10][11][12] current data suggest PA is low in resource-poor communities. 12 In a review, Tudor-Locke et al used 3 studies to establish a range of average number of pedometerdetermined steps for boys and girls during a school day: 6700 to 7600 steps for boys and 4900 to 6100 steps for girls.…”

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Physical Activity During School in Urban Minority Kindergarten and First-Grade Students

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Kim

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Physical inactivity is one of the major modifiable factors contributing to the growing national epidemic of childhood obesity. There is lack of literature on pedometer-determined physical activity (PA) during the school day in US minority kindergarten and first-grade students. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:This is the first study to assess schoolday PA in US urban minority kindergarten and first-grade students. Higher grade level, participation in physical education class, and outdoor recess were found to be independent predictors of PA. abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine if physical activity (PA) during the school day varied by school, grade level, gender, weight status, and physical education (PE) and recess participation among urban kindergarten and first-grade students.METHODS: Cross-sectional study at 4 Bronx, NY, schools. Student PA was measured by a Yamax Digi-Walker pedometer, an objective and validated measure of PA in children. Each student wore a sealed pedometer during school for 5 consecutive days. Hierarchical models were fit to identify variables predictive of PA.RESULTS: A total of 916 had valid pedometer data (53% male, 70% Hispanic, mean age 5.98 years [SD 0.66], 45% overweight). PA varied by school (P , .0001). First-grade students took a significantly greater mean number of steps during school than kindergarten students. Overall, students took an average of 2479.7 (SD 961.8) steps/school day. PA did not differ by BMI status. Students took on average 724 more steps on PE days than on non-PE days and 490 more steps on days with outdoor recess than nonrecess days (P , .05 for both). Fewer than 1% of all students achieved lower cut points for previously published mean range of steps/school day for boys and girls. Multivariable analysis revealed higher grade level, participation in PE class, and outdoor recess as independent predictors of PA.CONCLUSIONS: PA levels were low in kindergarten and first-grade students. Future interventions incorporating classroom-based PA and outdoor recess may increase PA in resource-poor urban schools with limited PE facilities. Pediatrics 2013;131:e81-e87 AUTHORS:

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“…Five studies used multiple objective methods of measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour (Van Cauwneberghe et al, 2012;Pagels et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Trost et al, 2003;McKenzie et al, 1992), for example OSRAP as well as accelerometers (Trost et al, 2003). Of the 27 studies included, most (74%) reported moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) (Pate et al, 2014;Stephens et al, 2014;Vanderloo et al, 2014;Olesen et al, 2013;Shen et al, 2013;Vanderloo et al, 2013;Raustorp et al, 2012;Van Cauwenberghe et al, 2012;Nicaise et al, 2011;Pagels et al, 2011;Sugiyama et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Grontved et al, 2009;Bower et al, 2008;Pate et al, 2008;Williams et al, 2008;Dowda et al, 2004;Pate et al, 2004;Trost et al, 2003;McKenzie et al, 1992), and many (56%) reported total physical activity (TPA) (Pate et al, 2014;Vanderloo et al, 2014;Gagne & Harnois, 2013;Vanderloo et al, 2013;Gubbels et al, 2012;Robinson et al, 2012;Gubbels et al, 2011;Pagels et al, 2011;Bower et al, 2008;Cardon et al, 2008;Pate et al, 2008;Boldemann et al, 2006;Trost et al, 2003;McKenzie et al, 1992). Sedentary behavior was reported in thirteen studies (48%) …”

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“…More than half the studies (56%) were conducted in the U.S. (n=15) (Pate et al, 2014;Stephens et al, 2014;Byun et al, 2013;Shen et al, 2013;Raustorp et al, 2012;Robinson et al, 2012;Nicaise et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Williams et al,. 2008;Pate et al, 2008;Bower et al, 2008;Dowda et al, 2004;Pate et al, 2004;Trost et al, 2003;McKenzie et al, 1992), with the remaining conducted in Canada (n=3) (Vanderloo et al, 2014;Vanderloo et al, 2013;Gagne & Harnois, 2013), Sweden (n=3) (Raustorp et al, 2012;Pagels et al, 2011;Boldemann et al, 2006;), Netherlands (n=2) (Gubbels et al, 2012;Gubbels et al, 2011), Belgium (n=2) (Van Cauwenberghe et al, 2012;Cardon et al, 2008), Denmark (n=2) (Olesen et al, 2013;Grontved et al, 2009), and Australia (n=1) (Sugiyama et al, 2011).…”

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“…One study collected data across countries -Sweden and the U.S (Raustorp et al, 2012). Physical activity and sedentary behaviors were assessed using accelerometers (n=17) (Pate et al, 2014;Stephens et al, 2014;Vanderloo et al, 2014;Byun et al, 2013;Gagne & Harnois, 2013;Olesen et al, 2013;Shen et al, 2013;Vanderloo et al, 2013;Raustorp et al, 2012;Van Cauwenberghe et al, 2012;Pagels et al, 2011;Sugiyama et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Grontved et al, 2009;Williams et al, 2008;Pate et al, 2004;Trost et al, 2003), direct observation (OSRAP (n=8) (Gubbels et al, 2012;Gubbels et al, 2011;Nicaise et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Pate et al, 2008;Bower et al, 2007;Dowda et al, 2004;Trost et al, 2003), BEACHES (n=1) (McKenzie et al, 1992), SOFIT (n=1) (Van Cauwenberghe et al, 2012)) and pedometers (n=4) (Robinson et al, 2012;Pagels et al, 2011;Cardon et al, 2008;Boldemann et al, 2006) . Five studies used multiple objective methods of measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour (Van Cauwneberghe et al, 2012;Pagels et al, 2011;Dowda et al, 2009;Trost et al, 2003;McKenzie et al, 1992), for example OSRAP as well as accelerometers (Trost et al, 2003).…”

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Correlates of children's objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in early childhood education and care services: A systematic review

Tonge

Jones

Okely

2016

Preventive Medicine

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Correlates of children' s objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in early childhood education and care services: A systematic review AbstractObjective: To systematically review the correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior among children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. Appropriate levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior are important to promote in ECEC services. Methods: A systematic search of 8 databases identified 27 studies published between 1992 and 2015 that met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected and analyzed in 2014 and 2015, and variables were categorized using a Social Ecological Framework. Results: Sixty-six variables were identified. The domains of child characteristics (18 studies) and physical environmental factors (17 studies) were most consistently studied, and, for physical activity had the most positive associations. The strongest associations of physical activity were: child's sex and age, children's gross motor coordination, provision of active opportunities for physical activity, and features of outdoor environments (size, use of and presence). The only strong association for sedentary behavior was the presence of outdoor environments. Conclusion: The correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in ECEC services vary. It appears that the most significant influence from within these settings is the physical environments for both physical activity and sedentary behavior. There was an absence of consistent evidence at the educator and organizational levels. Further research in this area should focus on effective use of space, intentional teaching opportunities and well as professional development for educators with an emphasis on their role as a facilitator of quality experiences. Conflict of Interest Statement No conflict of interest Financial DisclosureNo financial disclosures were reported by the authors of this paper. Results: Sixty-six variables were identified. The domains of child characteristics (18 studies) and physical environmental factors (17 studies) were most consistently studied, and, for physical activity had the most positive associations. The strongest associations of physical activity were:child's sex and age, children's gross motor coordination, provision of active opportunities for physical activity, and features of outdoor environments (size, use of and presence). The only strong association for sedentary behavior was the presence of outdoor environments. Conclusion:The correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in ECEC services vary. It appears that the most significant influence from within these settings is the physical environments for both physical activity and sedentary behavior. There was an absence of consistent evidence at the educator and organizational levels. Further research in this area should focus on effective use of space, intentional teaching opportunities and well as professional development for educators with an emphasis on their role as a facilitato...

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Correlates of School-Day Physical Activity in Preschool Students

Cited by 82 publications

References 31 publications

Physical Activity in Children Attending Preschools

Physical Activity in Children Attending Preschools

Physical Activity During School in Urban Minority Kindergarten and First-Grade Students

Correlates of children's objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in early childhood education and care services: A systematic review

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