Physical activity and screen time in outside school hours care services across Australia: current versus best practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outside school hours care (OSHC) is accessed by millions of children internationally. Recently, physical activity and screen time guidelines in OSHC were developed. This study described the current physical activity and screen time scheduling in Australian OSHC, obtained sector feedback on the guidelines and compared current- with best-practice.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was administered to n = 3551 Australian OSHC directors. Participants reported scheduling for physical activity and screen time opportunities in before- and after-school care. Feedback was sought on the new guidelines, including barriers and enablers for implementation. Scheduling data were used to evaluate whether services were currently meeting the new guidelines; that is if time al

SUBMITTER: Virgara R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8991463 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature