Early years professionals’ perceptions and practices of motor skill development, physical activity and healthy eating

Duncan, MJ, Fitton Davies, K, Africa, E and Sevel, E (2022) Early years professionals’ perceptions and practices of motor skill development, physical activity and healthy eating. Education 3-13. ISSN 0300-4279

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Abstract

This study presents the perceptions and practices of fundamental movement skills (FMS), healthy eating habits and physical activity (PA) in early years professionals (EYP). An online mixed-method survey comprising questions relating to practices of FMS, healthy eating habits and PA was completed by 137 EYPs (128 females). Frequency analysis assessed and reported responses to fixed-response questions, and thematic analysis was used for open-ended questions. Results indicated that EYPs understood FMS and were compliant with national guidelines in relation to PA and healthy eating. However, EYPs identified considerable barriers to developing FMS, PA and healthy eating in preschoolers.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1301 Education Systems; 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure L Education > L Education (General) T Technology > TX Home economics > TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions:	Sport and Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Date of acceptance:	4 October 2022
Date of first compliant Open Access:	1 December 2022
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2022 10:38
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2022 10:38
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/03004279.2022.2135382
URI:	https://ljmu-9.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/18241

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