Physical activity and development in the early years
About this research
Researchers are investigating the link between physical activity with development in young children.
Who can participate
Your child is eligible to participate in this study if they:
- are aged 3–4 years old
- are in Brisbane
- attend childcare at least 2 days each week.
What's involved
Participating children will:
- participate in 2 x 30-minute data-collecting sessions, 10 weeks apart
- be given an activity monitor to take home and wear for one week to measure how active they are
- be asked to complete a standardised motor skill assessment (running, jumping, and balancing) and cognitive assessment (memory, inhibition).
Data collection will occur at one of 2 locations, The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus or the KidsHeartPilates studio in Ashgrove (whichever is more convenient for you).
Benefits of participating
Children who participate will receive a $50 voucher for KidsHeartPilates, which delivers Pilates programs for children.
Each time you attend a data collection session, you will receive a $20 gift voucher ($40 in total).
How to participate
If your child meets the eligibility criteria and you're interested in them participating, email Matthew Bourke matthew.bourke@uq.edu.au
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2024/HE000613]
Contact
If you have any questions, email Matthew Bourke matthew.bourke@uq.edu.au