The Effect of a 6 Week School Based Active Play Intervention on Pre-School Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour

Regular physical activity (PA) may benefit health (Anderssen et al., 2007), aid social development (Sawyers, 1994), and improve psychological welfare (Ekelund et al., 2004). Yet, few interventions have significantly increased PA in pre-school children. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 6 week Active Play intervention on pre-school children’s PA levels.