Effects of an instructional resource on preschool children's physical activity levels / Nadine van Wyk
Date
2011
Authors
Van Wyk, Nadine
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2011
Abstract
Children are not obtaining adequate amounts of physical activity (PA) and it is important
to determine how we can increase PA. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect
of a physical activity curriculum resource, Busy Bodies©, on preschool children’s
physical activity levels. A total of five preschools from the NW quadrant of Calgary,
Alberta were included in this study. The 48 participants involved in the study were all 4
years old. The preschools were divided into three groups: Control Group (no
intervention), Intervention Group (school received the resource), and Intervention and
Teacher Training Group (schools received the resource and teacher training). The
researcher placed pedometers on all participants and observed selected participants using
the System of Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT). The results of this study did
not confirm that teacher training impacted physical activity levels. The effects of the
resource on the Intervention and Intervention and Teacher Training groups were similar
as derived from pedometer and direct observation. Alternative forms of teacher
intervention may further increase physical activity.
Description
x, 92 leaves ; 28 cm
Keywords
Physical education for children -- Alberta , Physical fitness for children -- Alberta , Preschool children -- Health and hygiene -- Alberta , Dissertations, Academic