Encouraging kids to hop,skip,and jump:Emphasizing the need for higher-intensity physical activity in childcare

(整期优先)网络出版时间:2018-03-13
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1.IntroductionDailyphysicalactivity(PA)participationiscrucialtothehealthandwell-beingofyoungchildren.Alongwithtotalphysicalactivity(TPA;all-intensity),moderate-to-vigorousphysicalactivity(MVPA),orenergeticplay,isassociatedwithgreaterhealthbenefits,particularlyforpreschoolers(3-4years),includingbutnotlimitedtoimprovedboneandskeletalpropertiesandcognitiveandpsychosocialhealth.1Centeredonthis,bothCanadaandAustraliahaverecentlyestablished24-HourMovementGuidelinesfortheEarlyYears,recommendingthat.