Scheduling frequent opportunities for outdoor play – a simple approach to increase physical activity in childcare [ 2016 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Luke Wolfenden (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Wiggers ,  Prof Patrick Mcelduff ,  Prof Philip Morgan

Brief description Australian preschool aged children are not sufficiently active, increasing their risk of a variety of health conditions. When at childcare, previous research has found that children are particularly activity during the first 10-15 minutes of outdoor play. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of changing the scheduling of periods of outdoor play within preschools.

Funding Amount $AUD 355,955.68

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant