Painted playgrounds for preschoolers' physical activity and fundamental motor skill improvement: a randomized controlled pilot trial of effectiveness

• Main Authors: E. Kipling Webster (Author), Maura M. Kepper (Author), Sanjoy Saha (Author), Robbie A. Beyl (Author), Chelsea L. Kracht (Author), Jessica St. Romain (Author), Amanda E. Staiano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Preschool children are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity (PA) nor are they proficient in fundamental motor skills (FMS), which are the foundation for PA. As such, interventions are needed to increase PA and FMS in young children. This trial examined the effects...