Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years)
Given the rapid development during the early years (0-4 years), an understanding of the health implications of physical activity is needed. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine…
Canadian sedentary behaviour guidelines for the early years (aged 0–4 years)
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), with assistance from multiple partners, stakeholders, and researchers, developed the first Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for the Early Years (aged 0-4 years). These…
Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in the early years (aged 0–4 years)
Accumulating evidence suggests that young children spend excessive time being sedentary. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the relationship between sedentary behaviours and health indicators during the…
Physical activity and sedentary behavior during the early years in Canada
Background: Physical activity and sedentary behavior habits are established during early childhood, yet only recently has objectively measured data been available on children aged 5 years and younger. This study…
Systematic review of physical activity and health in the early years (aged 0-4 years)
The early years represent a critical period for promoting physical activity. However, the amount of physical activity needed for healthy growth and development is not clear. Using the Grading of…
Physical activity guidelines and guides for Canadians
This article summarizes the main findings from the papers included in this journal supplement. It consolidates the evidence currently available to inform and advance the development of physical activity guidelines…
Physical activity for preschool children
Alarming trends in childhood obesity even among preschool children have re-focused attention on the importance of physical activity in this age group. With this increased attention comes the need to…