Preschoolers Learning and Active in PlaY

The overall aim of this proposal is to develop and test early childhood education
setting-based physical activity (PA) interventions that are innovative by using wearable
technology to facilitate monitoring, feedback and motivation for physical activity across
multiple levels (child, parent, educator). We posit that our intervention strategies will
promote behavior changes in parents and educators, leading to greater awareness and
communication about physical activity, more active play opportunities, and ultimately more
physical activity for preschoolers. In the R21, we will test the acceptability, feasibility
and initial efficacy of three 6 month early childhood education setting- based, multi-level
interventions to promote preschoolers' PA using wearable technology and additional behavior
change techniques to engage educators and parents. The results of this study will inform a
larger intervention trial.