CATs to Kiddie CATS: Transforming an Elementary Physical Activity Curriculum for Preschoolers

Autor/inn/en	Meyer, Lori E.; Hoza, Betsy; Martin, Caroline P.; Shoulberg, Erin K.; Tompkins, Connie L.; Dennis, Marissa; Krasner, Allison
Titel	CATs to Kiddie CATS: Transforming an Elementary Physical Activity Curriculum for Preschoolers
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 51 (2020) 4, S.203-214 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Meyer, Lori E.) ORCID (Tompkins, Connie L.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2020.1765905
Schlagwörter	Physical Activities; Physical Activity Level; Preschool Education; Curriculum Design; Early Childhood Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Elementary Education; Preschool Curriculum; College Students; Student Attitudes; Students with Disabilities; Inclusion; Family Involvement; Visual Stimuli; Health Promotion + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pre-school education; Vorschulerziehung; Lehrplangestaltung; Early childhood; Early childhood education; Teacher; Teachers; Frühe Kindheit; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerverhalten; Elementarunterricht; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Inklusion; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung
Abstract	Background: As more schools begin to include preschool classrooms, teachers and administrators may need physical activity (PA) curricula that are inclusive, specially designed for young children, and linked to PA curricula used with elementary students. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to pilot an elementary PA curriculum (i.e., "Children and Teachers [CATs] on the Move") with preschoolers to identify curricular adaptations to design a PA curriculum for preschoolers that is feasible for, and acceptable to, inclusive early childhood teachers. Methods: Focus groups were held with early childhood teachers and PA program leaders after the curriculum was used with preschoolers with and without disabilities across 13 weeks. Results: Teachers and program leaders identified changes to the program's structure, rules, activities, and the creation of enhancements to promote children's participation in the curriculum (e.g., visual supports). Discussion: Several fundamental changes were necessary for the CATs program to be feasible in early childhood classrooms. Teacher and program leader feedback led to a new curriculum (i.e., "Kiddie CATs on the Move"). Translation to Health Education Practice: It is crucial to choose an appropriate and inclusive PA curriculum specifically created for young children. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01