Associations of participation in organized sports and physical activity in preschool children: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participation in organized sports is associated with higher physical activity (PA) levels in school-aged-children. Yet, little is known about PA determinants in preschool-aged-children. We examined associations between organized sports participation and preschoolers' daily PA.

Methods

The study comprised 290 3-5 years old children and PA was measured for 1 week via accelerometers. Organized sports participation was parent-reported and preschool arrival and departure time was teacher-recorded. The preschool duration reported by teachers was matched with time-stamped accelerometer data to distinguish PA during preschool time and PA outside preschool time. Linear mixed models, nested on preschool level, were used to examine associations between organized sports parti

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7331172 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature