Calculation and Comparison of Step Guidelines for Preschooler Physical Activity While Indoors.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Preschooler physical activity (PA) is vital for growth and development. The World Health Organization PA guidelines state preschoolers should achieve ≥ 180 min/day of Total PA (TPA) of which ≥ 60 min is moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). A step/day recommendation to match these guidelines may be a more practical metric for caregivers to promote PA. The purpose of our investigation is to improve upon existing step recommendations by creating one for indoor-based activities, acknowledging where preschoolers spend most of their time, and various cut-points for PA.

Methods

In a laboratory study (Aim 1), a validated direct observation protocol was used to quantify preschooler PA intensity while performing indoor activities (n = 35). Actigraph GT3x accelerometers were plac

SUBMITTER: Roman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11838103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature