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

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...

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Main Authors: E. Kipling Webster, Maura M. Kepper, Sanjoy Saha, Robbie A. Beyl, Chelsea L. Kracht, Jessica St. Romain, Amanda E. Staiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04260-2