NDLI: Physical Activity Promotion in Greek Preschools: The Gap Between Theory and Practice

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Venetsau, Fotini Kambas, Antonis
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	Recent research evidence has revealed that Greek preschoolers’ physical activity (PA) levels are not satisfactory. Taking into account the amount of time spent daily in preschool settings as well as the finding that preschool appears to be a significant predictor of children’s PA, the aim of the present study is to provide an overview of the role of Greek preschool settings in children’s PA promotion. For that purpose, data regarding PA in Greek preschools are presented and the possible relevance of school characteristics to PA enhancement, namely the curriculum, school facilities and equipment, are critically discussed. Emphasis is also given to the need for the inclusion of developmentally appropriate physical education in the daily school schedule. Last but not least, the importance, of training not only the physical educators but also preschool teachers in promoting their students' PA is underscored.
Starting Page	437
Ending Page	444
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10823301
Journal	Early Childhood Education Journal
Volume Number	45
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15731707
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2016-04-05
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Physical activity Early years Kindergarten Health Learning and Instruction Education Sociology of Education Sociology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Developmental and Educational Psychology

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