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Modifying games using the LET US Play strategy significantly increased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children. This approach helps more children meet daily MVPA standards.

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  • Pediatric physical activity
  • Childhood obesity prevention
  • Game-based interventions

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  • Childcare settings face challenges implementing physical activity (PA) standards.
  • Effective strategies are needed to maximize moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during scheduled PA.
  • LET US Play offers a potential solution for increasing children's MVPA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare MVPA accumulated during traditional games versus games modified with LET US Play principles.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of LET US Play in increasing children's physical activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • Children (K-5th grade) participated in 1-hour PA sessions.
  • A randomized, counterbalanced design compared 20-minute game segments under traditional rules versus LET US Play.
  • Physical activity was measured using accelerometry; data analyzed with mixed-effects regression models.

Main Results:

  • Games modified with LET US Play elicited greater MVPA in both boys and girls compared to traditional versions.
  • Tag games showed the largest MVPA increase (+20.3%) and sedentary time reduction (boys -27.7%, girls -32.4%).
  • The percentage of children meeting 50% time in MVPA increased significantly in four games (up to +53.1%).

Conclusions:

  • The LET US Play strategy effectively increases MVPA accumulation for both boys and girls.
  • LET US Play can improve the percentage of children meeting the 50% MVPA standard.
  • This intervention shows promise for enhancing physical activity in childcare settings.