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ERIC Number: ED674453
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Apr-14
Pages: 18
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Promoting Physical Activity Levels and Fundamental Movement Skills among Preschoolers: A Family-Based Intervention
Helen Qing He; Amy Ha; Binbin Zheng
AERA Online Paper Repository, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Philadelphia, PA, Apr 11-14, 2024)
This study evaluated the feasibility and potential efficacy of a family-based intervention to improve physical activity (PA) and fundamental movement skills (FMS) in preschoolers and modify parenting PA behaviors by using a cluster randomized controlled trial. Underpinning the social cognitive theory, the components of the intervention included parental workshops, FMS training, PA homework, and equipment provision. 108 parent-child pairs from five preschools were allocated to intervention or wait-list control groups. The 8-week intervention had positive effects on children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and FMS proficiency. It also improved parental self-efficacy, goal setting, supportiveness, and co-participation in PA, but not parental PA levels. The current insights can inform initiatives to establish an active social environment for young children.
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Test of Gross Motor Development
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