Impact of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment (SPACE) intervention on preschoolers' physical activity levels and sedentary time: a single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Patricia Tucker (Author), Leigh M. Vanderloo (Author), Andrew M. Johnson (Author), Shauna M. Burke (Author), Jennifer D. Irwin (Author), Anca Gaston (Author), Molly Driediger (Author), Brian W. Timmons (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Physical activity levels among preschoolers in childcare are low and sedentary time high. The Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment (SPACE) intervention had three components: 1. portable play equipment; 2. staff training; and, 3. modified outdoor playtime (i.e...