Evaluation of the implementation of a new physical activity policy in early childhood education and care

Elizabeth Wenden

doi:10.26182/mbw9-pf51

Evaluation of the implementation of a new physical activity policy in early childhood education and care

Elizabeth Wenden

School of Population and Global Health

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This research evaluated the implementation of a new evidence-based physical activity policy specifically for early childhood education and care (or childcare) services. Findings revealed that services needed tailored, evidence-based strategies to prepare for and implement the new policy. Further, wide stakeholder engagement was crucial during policy development and implementation. Going forward, ECEC-specific physical activity policies should be legislated and aligned with national 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years to help young children meet physical activity recommendations. Policymakers, researchers, and the ECEC sector can use these insights to develop and implement ECEC-specific physical activity policies to help young children thrive.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Christian, Hayley, Supervisor Budgeon, Charley, Supervisor Pearce, Natasha, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	14 May 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/mbw9-pf51
Publication status	Unpublished - 2023

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Organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an early childhood education and care-specific physical activity policy intervention: findings from the Play Active trial
Wenden, E. J., Budgeon, C. A., Pearce, N. L. & Christian, H. E., 1 Mar 2024, In: Journal of public health (Oxford, England). 46, 1, p. 158-167 10 p.
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Movement behavior policies in the early childhood education and care setting: An international scoping review
Wenden, E., Virgara, R., Pearce, N., Budgeon, C. & Christian, H., 11 Apr 2023, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 11, 15 p., 1077977.
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Educators’ Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Policy Implementation in the Childcare Setting: Qualitative Findings From the Play Active Project
Wenden, E. J., Pearce, N., George, P. & Christian, H. E., Nov 2022, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 36, 8, p. 1326-1334 9 p.
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Organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an early childhood education and care-specific physical activity policy intervention: findings from the Play Active trial

Movement behavior policies in the early childhood education and care setting: An international scoping review

Educators’ Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Policy Implementation in the Childcare Setting: Qualitative Findings From the Play Active Project

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