Table 1 Ranked Content Areas in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Suggested for Inclusion in an e-Learning Training Module for Canadian Early Childhood Education Students
Content Area | PA/SB Panel (n = 21) M (SD) | PA/SB Panel Rank | ECE Panel (n = 35) M (SD) | ECE Panel Rank | Both Panels M (SD) | Final Ranka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outdoor Play | 4.71 (.46) | 4 | 4.83 (.45) | 1 | 4.77 (.64) | 1 |
Benefits of Physical Activity in the Early Years | 4.81 (.40) | 1 | 4.69 (.53) | 3 | 4.75 (.66) | 2 |
Factors Influencing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Childcare | 4.76 (.44) | 2.5 | 4.66 (.59) | 5 | 4.71 (.74) | 3 |
Defining Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour | 4.57 (.60) | 8 | 4.74 (.44) | 2 | 4.66 (.74) | 4 |
Promote Physical Activity and Minimize Sedentary Time through Instruction and Interaction | 4.76 (.44) | 2.5 | 4.51 (.66) | 8 | 4.64 (.79) | 5 |
Create and Make Use of Environments to be Supportive of Physical Activity | 4.57 (.68) | 8 | a4.68 (.48) | 4 | 4.63 (.83) | 6 |
Become a Role Model and Champion for Physical Activity | 4.62 (.74) | 5.5 | 4.40 (.74) | 10.5 | 4.51 (1.05) | 7 |
Program Time for Physical Activity and Active Breaks to Limit Sitting Time | 4.62 (.67) | 5.5 | 4.37 (1.03) | 12 | 4.50 (1.23) | 8 |
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (< 5 years) | 4.38 (.81) | 12.5 | 4.60 (.60) | 7 | 4.49 (1.01) | 9 |
Risky Play | 4.24 (.83) | 15.5 | 4.63 (.60) | 6 | 4.44 (1.02) | 10 |
Get Parents/Guardians On Board! | 4.43 (1.03) | 10.5 | 4.40 (.78) | 10.5 | 4.41 (1.29) | 11 |
Physical Literacy and Fundamental Movement Skills | 4.38 (.81) | 12.5 | 4.43 (.78) | 9 | 4.41 (1.12) | 11 |
Incorporate Physical Activity into Other Educational Objectives | 4.24 (1.00) | 15.5 | a4.35 (.65) | 13 | 4.30 (1.19) | 13 |
Resources and Professional Development | 4.33 (.80) | 14 | 4.26 (.78) | 15 | 4.30 (1.12) | 13 |
Suggest the Creation of Physical Activity and Screen-Viewing Policies at Your Centre | 4.43 (.60) | 10.5 | a4.06 (.92) | 16.5 | 4.25 (1.10) | 15 |
Example Activities | 4.57 (.75) | 8 | 3.91 (1.10) | 18 | 4.24 (1.33) | 16 |
Risks of Excessive Sedentary Behaviour and Screen-Viewing | 4.10 (.94) | 17 | 4.34 (.68) | 14 | 4.22 (1.16) | 17 |
Prevalence of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Screen-Viewing among Young Children | 3.95 (.92) | 18 | b4.06 (.85) | 16.5 | 4.01 (1.25) | 18 |
Monitor Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Your Classroom | 3.76 (1.14) | 19 | 3.77 (.88) | 19 | 3.77 (1.44) | 19 |