Effect of a Gamified Family-Based Exercise Intervention on Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Behavior Recommendations in Preschool Children: Single-Center Pragmatic Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to 24-hour movement behavior recommendations, including physical activity (PA), sedentary time, and sleep, is essential for the healthy development of preschool children. Gamified family-based interventions have shown the potential to improve adherence to these guidelines, but evidence of their effectiveness among children is limited.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a gamified family-based exercise intervention in promoting adherence to 24-hour movement behavior recommendations among preschool-aged children.

Methods

This 12-week study is a single-center, pragmatic randomized controlled trial that included 80 preschool children (56% boys) and their families, who were randomly assigned to either the gamification group (n=

SUBMITTER: Legarra-Gorgonon G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896562 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature