Child physical activity levels and associations with modifiable characteristics in centre-based childcare.

Conclusions: Written physical activity policy, structured staff-led physical activity and staff joining in active play were associated with higher levels of physical activity. Implications: Childcare physical activity interventions should consider including strategies to encourage written physical activity policies and support structured staff led physical activities. PMID: 25716452 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - February 25, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bell AC, Finch M, Wolfenden L, Fitzgerald M, Morgan PJ, Jones J, Freund M, Wiggers J Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research