Painted Playgrounds: Aim 2: Assessments

Painted Playgrounds: A Scalable Approach to Increasing Physical Activity and Motor Skills in Louisiana Preschool Aged Children. Aim 2: Assessments

The Painted Playgrounds Aim 2 (Assessment) project will examine the effects of a stenciling intervention aimed at increasing physical activity and improving fundamental motor skill functioning of preschool aged children. 72 children from local licensed childcare centers will participate in individual assessments at baseline and follow-up 6-8 weeks later. Assessments include height/weight, surveys and wearing a physical activity monitor (accelerometer) for 7 days. A parent/legal guardian will provide consent for their child to participate and will also complete a brief survey about their child's lifestyle and habits.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A child who attends a childcare center enrolled to Aim 1.
• A child who is ≥ 3 years and ≤ 6 years old
• Your child will continue to attend this same childcare center for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent/legal guardian is unwilling to provide written informed consent