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Physical activity and development in the early years

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University of Queensland researchers are recruiting children aged 3 to 4 in Brisbane to participate in a study looking at the link between physical activity with development in young children.

We will collect data on two occasions, 10 weeks apart. Children will be given and an activity monitor to take home and wear for one week to measure how active they are. They will also be asked to completed a standardized motor skill assessment (running, jumping, and balancing), and cognitive assessment (memory, inhibition).

Data collection will occur at one of two locations, The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus or the KidsHeartPilates studio in Ashgrove. Whichever is more convenient for you. Each session takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Eligibility

  1. Your child is aged between 3-4 years.
  2. Your child attends childcare at least 2 days each week.

Participant benefits

All children who participate will receive a voucher for KidsHeartPilates, which delivers Pilates programs for children, valued at $50. Each time you attend a data collection session, you will also receive a $20 gift voucher ($40 in total).

Register your interest

If you are interested in participating, or hearing more about the study, please contact Matthew Bourke at matthew.bourke@uq.edu.au

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2024/HE000613]