Physical Activity Levels, Physical Health, and Mental Health in Early Childcare Education (ECE) Providers and their relationships to Physical Activity Policy and Practices within ECE Centers

Early childhood education (ECE) educators may play an influential role in developing the physical activity (PA) habits of the children in their care. Studies exploring early childhood education (ECE) providers’ physical activity (PA) levels and whether they influence PA in ECE centers are lacking. This study aims to fill that gap by describing the PA levels of ECE providers, exploring the relationship between provider PA level and the PA policies and practices within their centers, and investigate any relationships between provider PA levels and their mental health status.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Rochelle Adriano

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2019

Adviser(s):

• Elizabeth Kirk