Physical Activity Patterns of Preschoolers during a Developmental Movement Program

Examined preschoolers' physical activity levels during participation in an 8-week developmental movement program. Found that preschoolers maintained moderate to vigorous physical activity over a period of time. Physical activity patterns remained consistent throughout the program. Preschoolers&...

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Published inChild study journal Vol. 23; no. 2; p. 115
Main Author Deal, Tami Benham
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1993
Subjects
Developmental Programs
Heart Rate
Motor Development
Physical Activity Level
Physical Development
Physical Fitness
Preschool Children
Preschool Education
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Summary:Examined preschoolers' physical activity levels during participation in an 8-week developmental movement program. Found that preschoolers maintained moderate to vigorous physical activity over a period of time. Physical activity patterns remained consistent throughout the program. Preschoolers' heart rates were significantly elevated from resting levels during participation in the program. (MM)
ISSN:0009-4005