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Katrin Röttger1, Elke Grimminger2, Friederike Kreuser1
1Institute of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstraße 175, 79117 Freiburg, Germany.
Preschool programs and family factors influence children's physical activity (PA). A higher number of children and family anthropometrics predict PA engagement, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Pediatric Obesity Prevention
- Early Childhood Education
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) in preschoolers is crucial for preventing obesity.
- Early-life factors significantly impact PA levels in young children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the influence of diverse preschool programs on preschoolers' PA.
- To investigate the role of family factors in preschoolers' PA across different countries.
Main Methods:
- Direct accelerometry measured PA in 114 children (age 5.3 ± 0.65 years) across four cities in the Upper Rhine region.
- Preschool timetables were analyzed, alongside anthropometrical and family-related data.
Main Results:
- Children in Strasbourg and Landau showed significantly lower PA levels compared to those in Basel and Freiburg (P < .01).
- Higher birth order (more children in a family) and maternal/child anthropometrics predicted greater PA engagement.
Conclusions:
- Preschool system structure (e.g., open vs. regimented) did not solely determine PA levels.
- Caregiver training and family context interventions may be key to enhancing preschoolers' PA.
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