PURPOSE: Conduct a systematic review of school-based interventions to promote physical activity in preschoolers. DESIGN AND METHODS: A systematic search of literature between 2002 and 2014 in nine electronic databases and reference lists was conducted using the terms physical activity combined with environment, children, or interventions. RESULTS: Fourteen articles were identified. Interventions were environmental, cognitive/behavioral, or a combination. Positive interventions involving preschool children included manipulation of the playground with the number of children playing at one time, markings, or equipment, and goal setting and reinforcement. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: More research is needed to determine interventions to promote physical activity in preschool children.
PURPOSE: Conduct a systematic review of school-based interventions to promote physical activity in preschoolers. DESIGN AND METHODS: A systematic search of literature between 2002 and 2014 in nine electronic databases and reference lists was conducted using the terms physical activity combined with environment, children, or interventions. RESULTS: Fourteen articles were identified. Interventions were environmental, cognitive/behavioral, or a combination. Positive interventions involving preschool children included manipulation of the playground with the number of children playing at one time, markings, or equipment, and goal setting and reinforcement. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: More research is needed to determine interventions to promote physical activity in preschool children.
Authors: Jennifer C Sanchez-Flack; Annie Herman; Joanna Buscemi; Angela Kong; Alexis Bains; Marian L Fitzgibbon Journal: Transl Behav Med Date: 2020-10-12 Impact factor: 3.046
Authors: Russell R Pate; William H Brown; Karin A Pfeiffer; Erin K Howie; Ruth P Saunders; Cheryl L Addy; Marsha Dowda Journal: Am J Prev Med Date: 2016-01-20 Impact factor: 5.043