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Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in Portuguese Childcare Centers

Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in Portuguese Childcare Centers

Linda Saraiva, Fernando Santos, Ana Ferreira, César Sá
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781799875857|ISBN10: 1799875857|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799875864|EISBN13: 9781799875871
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7585-7.ch017
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Saraiva, Linda, et al. "Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in Portuguese Childcare Centers." Physical Education Initiatives for Early Childhood Learners, edited by Pedro Gil-Madrona, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 306-321. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7585-7.ch017

APA

Saraiva, L., Santos, F., Ferreira, A., & Sá, C. (2021). Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in Portuguese Childcare Centers. In P. Gil-Madrona (Ed.), Physical Education Initiatives for Early Childhood Learners (pp. 306-321). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7585-7.ch017

Chicago

Saraiva, Linda, et al. "Policies and Practices to Promote Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in Portuguese Childcare Centers." In Physical Education Initiatives for Early Childhood Learners, edited by Pedro Gil-Madrona, 306-321. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7585-7.ch017

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Abstract

This chapter presents a pilot study that sought to examine the practices and policies that can encourage children's physical activity in preschool settings located at Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation instrument was used to measure the quality of the physical activity environment. The findings show that preschool settings present multiple limitations that may hinder children's physical activity and motor development. It should also be noted that policies are practically non-existent as there is a clear absence of physical activity content within the guiding documents in preschool education contexts. Further, there were no education opportunities provided to program staff. It is paramount to engage policymakers and other stakeholders in discussions that provide quality environments to encourage physical activity among preschool children.

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