Authors
Sarah A Moore, Guy Faulkner, Ryan E Rhodes, Mariana Brussoni, Tala Chulak-Bozzer, Leah J Ferguson, Raktim Mitra, Norm O’Reilly, John C Spence, Leigh M Vanderloo, Mark S Tremblay
Publication date
2020/12
Journal
International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity
Volume
17
Pages
1-11
Publisher
BioMed Central
Description
Background
Healthy childhood development is fostered through sufficient physical activity (PA; including time outdoors), limiting sedentary behaviours (SB), and adequate sleep; collectively known as movement behaviours. Though the COVID-19 virus outbreak has changed the daily lives of children and youth, it is unknown to what extent related restrictions may compromise the ability to play and meet movement behaviour recommendations. This secondary data analysis examined the immediate impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on movement and play behaviours in children and youth.
Methods
A national sample of Canadian parents (n = 1472) of children (5–11 years) or youth (12–17 years) (54% girls) completed an online survey that assessed immediate changes in child movement and play behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak. Behaviours included PA and play, SB, and sleep. Family demographics …
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