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School environment, sedentary behavior and physical activity in preschool children
Sara Crosatti Barbosa1, Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam2, Antonio Stabelini Neto1
1Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Jacarezinho, PR, Brasil.
Summary
Preschoolers spend most school time sedentary. School infrastructure like indoor rooms and playgrounds can promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Preschool children exhibit high levels of sedentary behavior during school hours.
- Understanding factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behavior is crucial for early childhood health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in preschool children.
- To identify associated factors, including school environment and infrastructure, influencing these behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 370 preschoolers (4-6 years) in Londrina, PR.
- Accelerometers were used to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior over five days.
- Questionnaires assessed school infrastructure and environment, with logistic regression analyzing associations.
Main Results:
- Preschoolers spent 89.6%-90.9% of school time in sedentary behaviors.
- Indoor recreation rooms and playgrounds protected four-year-olds from sedentary behavior.
- For six-year-olds, indoor recreation, playgrounds, and recess increased physical activity.
Conclusions:
- School infrastructure and environment are key strategies for promoting physical activity.
- Interventions targeting school design can effectively reduce sedentary behavior in young children.
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