A5051751036- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Human Health and Disease
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Child Development and Education
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Children's Rights and Participation
Mulier Institute
2023-2025
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2020-2024
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2020-2024
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2022-2024
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2024
University of Wollongong
2015-2023
Michigan United
2023
University of Michigan
2018-2023
Global movement behaviour guidelines recommend that preschool children (aged 3–4 years) accumulate at least 180 min physical activity, engage in no more than 1 h sedentary screen time, and have 10–13 good-quality sleep per day. For school-age adolescents (5–17 years), the recommendations are to participate 60 moderate-intensity vigorous-intensity 2 recreational 9–11 each Children typically obtain their daily activity through active travel school; education recess; organised sports, games,...
The objective of this study was to provide an update the evidence on efficacy gross motor development interventions in young children (0-5 years) from 2007 2015.Searches were conducted six electronic databases: PUBMED, Medline (Ovid), ERIC (Ebsco), Embase, SCOPUS and Psychinfo. Studies included any childcare-based, preschool-based, home-based, or community-based intervention targeting skills including statistical analysis skill competence. Data extracted design, participants, components,...
24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) during the early years are associated with health developmental outcomes, prompting WHO to develop Global guidelines for physical sleep children under 5 of age. Prevalence data on is lacking, particularly in low-income middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper describes development
Abstract Background Recently, research focus has shifted to the combination of all 24-h movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep) instead each separately. Yet, no reliable valid proxy-report tools exist assess these in 0–4-year-old children. By involving end-users (parents) key stakeholders (researchers, professionals working with young children), this mixed-methods study aimed 1) develop a mobile application (app)-based tool 0–4-year-olds, 2) examine its content...
Background : Environmental factors influence children’s development. However, their impact on outdoor play among children from international settings remains understudied. This study examined associations between parent perceptions of environmental and an sample preschool-aged children. Methods Data were sourced the pilot phases SUNRISE International Study Movement Behaviors in Early Years. Parents completed a questionnaire about child’s that influenced participation past 3 days. Results...
Aim Gross motor skills are important for children's health and development. Delays in these a concern healthy developmental trajectories therefore early identification of delay is important. This study screened gross children from low‐income communities investigated potential risk factors associated with delay. Methods cross‐sectional involved 701 pre‐schoolers ( M age = 54.1 ± 8.6 months, 52.8% boys) childcare services remote Australia. was assessed using the Ages Stages Questionnaire –...
Purpose Fundamental motor skills (FMS) contribute to positive health trajectories. A high level of competence in ball (a subset FMS) is a predictor for time spent moderate- vigorous-intensity physical activity during adolescence. This study examined the effects intervention on skill among preschool-aged boys and girls. Methods two-armed randomized controlled trial. total 124 preschoolers (Mage ± SD = 48.14 6.62 months) were randomly assigned one two groups, Children’s Health Activity Motor...
The educational and cognitive differences associated with low socioeconomic status begin early in life tend to persist throughout life. Coupled the finding that levels of sedentary time are negatively development, spent active tends be lower disadvantaged circumstances, this highlights need for interventions reduce amount children spend sitting during childcare. proposed study aims assess effects reducing Early Childhood Education Care (ECEC) services on development toddlers from...
This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a gross motor skill program for toddlers. An 8-wk. skills in which children practiced three was implemented 10min. daily two randomly designated childcare centers. Two other centers served as control group. Recruitment retention rates were collected feasibility. Data on professional development, children's participation, duration, appropriateness lessons Test Gross Motor Development–2 Get Skilled, Active (total 28...
Introduction The early years are a critical period for establishing healthy 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep), yet studies examining prospective associations between all young children’s growth development lacking. My Little Moves study aims to (1) examine the association of children (ie, 0–4 years) their growth, motor social–emotional development; (2) explore potential determinants from an ecological perspective, inform public health strategies...
To examine 1) multidimensional sleep profiles in pre-schoolers (3-6 years) across geocultural regions and 2) differences characteristics family practices between Majority World (Pacific Islands, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast South the Middle East North Latin America) Minority (the Western world). Participants were 3507 from 37 countries. Nighttime nap duration (accelerometer: n=1950) (parental questionnaire) measured. Mixed models used to estimate marginal...
The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy an embedded after-school intervention, on promoting physical activity and academic achievement in primary-school-aged children.This 6-month, 2-arm cluster randomized controlled trial involved 4 centers. Two centers were randomly assigned which training center staff implementing structured (team sports sessions for 75 min) enrichment activities (45 min). implemented 3 afternoons per week 2.5 hours. control continued their usual care practice....
Intentional teaching practices of early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators have a profound influence on children's learning health. The aim this study was to assess the relationship between educator intentionality pre-schoolers physical activity. Objectively measured activity (Actigraphs) 225 preschool-aged children (mean age = 3.95 ± 0.35 years, 44.9% girls) from 21 ECEC centres. Educator's intentional in relation experiences were assessed using 10-item direct observation...