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Physical activity and, conversely, sedentary behaviours, affect young children’s physical and cognitive development. This topic aims to increase understanding of the impact of one’s practices on...
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Physical Activity in Early Childhood: Topic Commentary
Introduction The six contributions which make up the topic of physical activity in early childhood provide an accessible and critical summary and synthesis of the recent research evidence in this...
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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Introduction and Subject It is estimated that in 2019 at least 38 million children under the age of five were overweight globally.1 The pediatric obesity epidemic has heightened interest in...
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Emotions
Emotional learning begins at a very young age, as children discover a wide range of emotions, and evolves as they grow. This topic aims to provide a better understanding of the key stages of emotional...
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The Development and Prevention of Physical Aggression
Introduction Physical violence exhibited by adolescents and young adults is a major concern in all modern societies. Indeed, the risk of being arrested and found guilty of criminal behaviour is...