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An Exploration Of Early Childhood Education Students' Knowledge And Preparation To Facilitate Physical Activity For Preschoolers: A Cross-Sectional Study, Olivia Martyniuk, Patricia Tucker
An Exploration Of Early Childhood Education Students' Knowledge And Preparation To Facilitate Physical Activity For Preschoolers: A Cross-Sectional Study, Olivia Martyniuk, Patricia Tucker
Trish Tucker
Background Early childhood educators play an important role in influencing preschoolers’ physical activity levels. The current study sought to explore Early Childhood Education (ECE) students’ physical activity-related knowledge and educational experience during their formal training in Ontario.
Methods A total of 1,113 ECE students from 20 Ontario Colleges completed the study survey (online or on paper), which examined students’ physical activity course content; awareness of physical activity guidelines; understanding of health-related benefits of physical activity; self-efficacy to facilitate physical activity for preschoolers; self-reported physical activity levels; as well as physical activity-related resource needs. Descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests were …
Exploring The Nexus Between Health Promotion And Occupational Therapy: Synergies And Similarities, Patricia Tucker, Leigh Vanderloo, Jennifer Irwin, Angela Mandich, Ann Bossers
Exploring The Nexus Between Health Promotion And Occupational Therapy: Synergies And Similarities, Patricia Tucker, Leigh Vanderloo, Jennifer Irwin, Angela Mandich, Ann Bossers
Trish Tucker
The similarities between health promotion and occupational therapy have been recognized. Both are based on perspectives that share a goal of enabling individuals and populations to improve control over their health. Consequently, it is logical that the principles of health promotion complement the practice of occupational therapy. Purpose. This paper highlights the affinity between occupational therapy and health promotion, and discusses ways in which health promotion principles can be incorporated into occupational therapy practice. Key Issues. Some Canadian occupational therapists may be unaware of the current discourse in health promotion and, thus, may not be incorporating its principles into practice. …