Effects of locomotor skill program on minority preschoolers' physical activity levels.
Pediatr Exerc Sci
; 24(3): 435-49, 2012 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-22971559
ABSTRACT
This pilot study examined the effects of a teacher-taught, locomotor skill (LMS)-based physical activity (PA) program on the LMS and PA levels of minority preschooler-aged children. Eight low-socioeconomic status preschool classrooms were randomized into LMS-PA (LMS-oriented lesson plans) or control group (supervised free playtime). Interventions were delivered for 30 min/day, five days/week for six months. Changes in PA (accelerometer) and LMS variables were assessed with MANCOVA. LMS-PA group exhibited a significant reduction in during-preschool (F (1,16) = 6.34, p = .02, d = 0.02) and total daily (F (1,16) = 9.78, p = .01, d = 0.30) percent time spent in sedentary activity. LMS-PA group also exhibited significant improvement in leaping skills, F (1, 51) = 7.18, p = .01, d = 0.80). No other, significant changes were observed. The implementation of a teacher-taught, LMS-based PA program could potentially improve LMS and reduce sedentary time of minority preschoolers.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Educação Física e Treinamento
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Exercício Físico
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Comportamento Infantil
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Saúde das Minorias
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Locomoção
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Destreza Motora
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article