Physical Literacy in the Early Years: A Loose Parts Intervention

Authors

  • Natalie E. Houser University of Saskatchewan
  • Michelle Stone Dalhousie University
  • Angela M Kolen St Francis Xavier University
  • Daniel Rainham Dalhousie University
  • Joan Turner Mount St Vincent University
  • Sara F.L. Kirk Dalhousie University
  • Laurene Rehman Dalhousie University
  • Jane Cawley Mount St Vincent University

Keywords:

Physical activity, Early childhood, Preschool, Physical literacy, Loose parts

Abstract

The Physical Literacy in the Early Years project is examining whether preschoolers who participate in active outdoor play, facilitated by educators trained in embedding loose parts into outdoor spaces, enhances their physical literacy. The study‘s protocol will be shared, along with the potential impact on policy/practice changes in early years.

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 2: Methods, tools, evaluation, and outcome measures in collaborative health research and practices

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