An exploration of Early Childhood Education students’ knowledge and preparation to facilitate physical activity for preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

Table 2 Physical activity course content during mandatory and/or elective early childhood education course lessons

	Mandatory		Elective*
Topic	N	%	N	%
Physical education	421	37.80	131	11.80
Physical activity	740	66.50	167	15.00
Gross motor skills	929	83.50	164	14.70
Locomotor & non-locomotor skills	520	46.70	82	7.40
The F.I.T.T. Principle	101	9.10	57	5.10
No courses discussed these topics	91	8.20	367	33.00

Note. Column totals per section may not match the total number of participants due to skipped questions; F.I.T.T. = Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type; *45.6% of students skipped the elective course question.

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