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ORGANIZED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH IN PRESCHOOL AGE: A REVIEW

Fotini Venetsanou, Antonis Kambas, Dimitra Giannakidou

    Central European Journal of Public Health
    |December 1, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Organized physical activity (oPA) shows promise for preschooler health, particularly motor skills. However, more research is needed on optimal oPA types, intensity, and frequency to effectively promote overall child health.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health
    • Exercise Science
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Preschool-aged children require targeted interventions to promote health.
    • Organized physical activity (oPA) is a potential avenue for enhancing child well-being.
    • Existing research on oPA's impact on various preschooler health indicators is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of organized physical activity (oPA) in promoting preschool children's health.
    • To specifically examine oPA's effects on adiposity, bone health, cardiometabolic health, motor skills, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being.
    • To identify gaps in current research regarding oPA and preschooler health.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic literature search was conducted across five electronic databases.
    • Included studies focused on interventions for children aged 2-6 years.
    • Studies required pre- and post-intervention assessments and a control group.

    Main Results:

    • Most studies (n=13) focused on motor skill development.
    • Limited research examined adiposity (n=4), bone health (n=2), cognitive development (n=2), and psychosocial health (n=4).
    • No studies investigated cardiometabolic health (n=0).

    Conclusions:

    • Current evidence on oPA's impact on preschooler health is promising but insufficient.
    • Optimal parameters (kind, intensity, amount, frequency) of oPA for enhancing child health remain unclear.
    • Further research is essential to develop effective physical activity programs for preschoolers.
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