Children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour in before school care: An observational study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107810
• Publication Date: 2023-12-08T07:35:59Z
• Authors: Andrew J. Woods; Jennifer Norman; Sarah T. Ryan; Karen Wardle; Yasmine C. Probst; Ruth K. Crowe; Linda Patel; Megan L. Hammersley; Susan Furber; Rebecca M. Stanley; Lauren Taylor; Anthony D. Okely
• Keywords: Promotion (chess); Child Care; Quarter (Canadian coin)

In Australia, less than one quarter of children aged 5-12 years meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines. Before school care operates as part Out School Hours Care (OSHC) services and provide opportunities for to their daily PA recommendations. The aim this study was explore factors associated with meeting 15 min moderate-to-vigorous-intensity (MVPA) while attending before care.