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Müller, Alessandra Bombarda; Saccani, Raquel; Valentini, Nadia Cristina – Early Child Development and Care, 2017
Purpose: Research indicates that delayed motor development observed in the first years of life can be prevented through compensatory intervention programmes that provide proper care during this critical period of child development. Method: This study analysed the impact of a 12-week compensatory motor intervention programme on 32 babies with…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, At Risk Persons, Psychomotor Skills
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Vidoni, Carla; Lorenz, Douglas J.; de Paleville, Daniela Terson – Early Child Development and Care, 2014
Children's participation in physical activity is a leading health indicator to combat obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The challenge to battle this problem is placed in the hands of early childhood educators. However, there is little evidence that early childhood educators have the skills and knowledge to design and implement appropriate movement…
Descriptors: Preschool Curriculum, Movement Education, Physical Activities, Health Related Fitness
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Vidoni, Carla; Ignico, Arlene – Early Child Development and Care, 2011
The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents from low-income families in the USA has become a significant concern over the last 20 years. One of the major contributors to this problem is the lack of physical activity. The purpose of this paper is to describe initiatives designed to: (1) engage young children in physical activity during…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level