The overall aim of this proposal is to develop and test early childhood education setting-based physical activity (PA) interventions that are innovative by using wearable technology to facilitate monitoring, feedback and motivation for physical activity across multiple levels (child, parent, educator). We posit that our intervention strategies will promote behavior changes in parents and educators, leading to greater awareness and communication about physical activity, more active play opportunities, and ultimately more physical activity for preschoolers. In the R21, we will test the acceptability, feasibility and initial efficacy of three 6 month early childhood education setting- based, multi-level interventions to promote preschoolers' PA using wearable technology and additional behavior change techniques to engage educators and parents. The results of this study will inform a larger intervention trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
181
Activity trackers + curriculum information
Enhanced parental engagement
Enhanced teacher engagement with active living initiates for the teachers
Seattle Children's Research Institute
Seattle, Washington, United States
Post-intervention physical activity (children)
accelerometer measured
Time frame: Month 6 compared to baseline
Post-intervention physical activity (children)
accelerometer measured
Time frame: Month 1 compared to baseline
Active play opportunities at child care
Using an observation tool, a trained research assistant will note opportunities for active play (including teacher led, child-initiated, outdoor and indoor)
Time frame: Month 6 compared to baseline
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