Efficacy of a Physical Activity e-Learning Course Delivered to Early Childhood Educators on Preschoolers' Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Exercise Science Pub Date : 2024-08-07 DOI:10.1123/pes.2023-0180

Matthew Bourke, Brianne A Bruijns, Kendall Saravanamuttoo, Leigh M Vanderloo, Patricia Tucker

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Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an early childhood educator (ECE)-focused physical activity e-Learning course on children's physical activity and sedentary time in childcare.

Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in 12 childcare centers in London, Ontario, Canada. A total of 145 preschoolers and 42 ECEs participated in this study. ECEs in the intervention condition completed a 5-hour e-Learning course related to physical activity. Outcomes were preschoolers' minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, light-intensity physical activity, and sedentary time assessed using accelerometers.

Results: The intervention did not have a significant effect on moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (d < 0.01, P = .984), light-intensity physical activity (d = -0.17, P = .386), or sedentary time (d = 0.07, P = .717) from baseline to postintervention. There was also no significant intervention effect on moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (d = 0.27, P = .260), light-intensity physical activity (d = -0.08, P = .740), or sedentary time (d = -0.15, P = .520) from baseline to follow-up.

Conclusions: Providing ECEs with online training in physical activity through an e-Learning course may not be sufficient to increase physical activity levels among young children in their care. It may be essential to deliver multicomponent interventions to increase preschoolers' engagement in physical activity in childcare.

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向幼儿教育工作者提供的体育活动电子学习课程对学龄前儿童体育活动和久坐行为的影响：分组随机对照试验》。

目的：本研究探讨了以幼儿教育（ECE）为重点的体育活动电子学习课程对儿童在托儿所的体育活动和久坐时间的影响：方法：在加拿大安大略省伦敦市的 12 个托儿所进行了分组随机对照试验。共有 145 名学龄前儿童和 42 名幼教人员参与了这项研究。在干预条件下，幼教人员完成了与体育活动相关的 5 小时电子学习课程。研究结果为学龄前儿童参加中强度到高强度体育活动的时间、轻强度体育活动的时间以及使用加速度计评估的久坐时间：结果：从基线到干预后，干预对中强度到高强度体力活动（d < 0.01，P = .984）、轻强度体力活动（d = -0.17，P = .386）或久坐时间（d = 0.07，P = .717）没有明显影响。从基线到干预后，干预对中强度到高强度体力活动（d = 0.27，P = .260）、轻强度体力活动（d = -0.08，P = .740）或久坐时间（d = -0.15，P = .520）的影响也不明显：通过电子学习课程为幼教人员提供体育锻炼方面的在线培训可能不足以提高他们所照管幼儿的体育锻炼水平。要提高学龄前儿童在托儿所的体育活动参与度，可能必须采取多成分干预措施。

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Pediatric Exercise Science 医学-生理学

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期刊介绍： Pediatric Exercise Science is a journal committed to enriching the scientific knowledge of exercise during childhood and adolescence. To this end it publishes information that contributes to an understanding of (a) the unique aspects of the physiologic, physical, biochemical, and psychologic responses of children to exercise, (b) the role of exercise in the treatment of pediatric chronic diseases, (c) the importance of physical activity in the prevention of illness and preservation of wellness, and (d) the means by which participation in sports may be made safer and more enjoyable for children and youth. Consideration will be given for publication of work by various methodologies consistent with the scientific approach. Besides original research, the journal includes review articles, abstracts from other journals, book reviews, and editorial comments. Pediatric Exercise Science encourages the expression of conflicting opinions regarding children and exercise by providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. At the same time it serves as a means of accumulating a base of research information that will allow application of experimental data to clinical practice. The scientific disciplines contributing to this body of knowledge are diverse. Therefore it is the purpose of this journal to provide a common focus for disseminating advances in the science of exercise during childhood. In doing so, the journal allows the opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas between disciplines that will potentiate the growth of knowledge in this field. Pediatric Exercise Science seeks to stimulate new ideas regarding exercise in children and to increase the awareness of scientists, health care providers, and physical educators of the importance of exercise during childhood.