Constraints and facilitators for physical activity in family day care

Movement-seeking behaviours should be fostered in young children to maximise their potential to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle. This study examined the constraints and facilitators to meaningful movement for children in family day care. The views of key stakeholders (caregivers, pa...

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Published in:Australian journal of early childhood 2005-12, Vol.30 (4), p.1-9
Main Authors: V. Temple, J. P. O'Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude Measures
Australia
Barriers
Caregiver role
Caregivers
Child Behavior
Child Care
Child care services
Child Health
Children
Early childhood education
Environmental Influences
Family day care
Family studies
Focus Groups
Forecasts and trends
Foreign Countries
Health aspects
Interviews
Life Style
Life styles
Movement education
Overweight persons
Parent attitudes
Parent Role
Parents
Physical Activities
Physical activity
Physical Activity Level
Physical environment
Program implementation
Questionnaires
Resource allocation
Services
Social Influences
Young Children
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Summary:Movement-seeking behaviours should be fostered in young children to maximise their potential to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle. This study examined the constraints and facilitators to meaningful movement for children in family day care. The views of key stakeholders (caregivers, parents, and coordination unit staff) were examined via focus group interviews and questionnaires. There was general agreement among stakeholders that physical activity is an important part of young children's lives and should be an essential component of family day care. However, there was concern about the variability in provision of opportunities for physical activity and that the variability reflected individual caregivers' predilection. Despite this, there was little support for structured or programmed physical activity. The major barriers to physical activity described by stakeholders reflected a confluence of environmental and social factors. Major facilitating factors mentioned were training and resources for caregivers. [Author abstract]
ISSN:0312-5033
DOI:10.1177/183693910503000402