Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Children Attending Family Child Care Homes

Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Children Attending Family Child Care Homes

To determine the relationship between FCCH characteristics and practices and objectively measured PA in 2- to 5-year old children attending FCCHs. FCCH practices and characteristics were assessed in 45 FCCHs using the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care Instrument (NAP SAC...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medicine and science in sports and exercise 2012-05, Vol.44 (5S), p.653-653
Hauptverfasser: Gunter, Katherine B, Rice, Kelly R, Ward, Dianne S, Trost, Stewart G
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:To determine the relationship between FCCH characteristics and practices and objectively measured PA in 2- to 5-year old children attending FCCHs. FCCH practices and characteristics were assessed in 45 FCCHs using the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care Instrument (NAP SACC-SA). Within the 45 FCCHs, 136 children (ages 2 to 5 yrs) wore an accelerometer during childcare attendance over one-week. FCCH characteristics and practices associated with higher levels of PA (min/hr; p
ISSN:0195-9131