Development and Feasibility of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Among Young Children

Sex: All

Ages: 3 Years – 5 Years

Healthy volunteers: 1

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 50

Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast

Summary

The aim of this study is to develop, implement, and evaluate a novel intervention to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among pre-school children, with the ultimate goal of reducing obesity among this age group. This study will provide evidence-based recommendations for reducing the prevalence of obesity among preschool-aged children, and the suggestions will help improve the physical activity intervention programme in preschoolers.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Children in the preschool years, ages 3 to 5, whose parents or guardians consent to their participation in the studyAn ambulatory individual who does not require physical assistanceChildren who able to follow verbal instructionsExclusion Criteria:Children older than 5 years oldChildren for whom parental/caregiver consent is not providedChildren with a concurrent medical condition that affects their ability to physically walk a certain distance or with health issues that might influence their participation in the intervention

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