Physical activity policies and practices of childcare centres in Australia

Author(s): Wolfenden, Luke; Neve, Melinda; Farrell, Louise; Lecathelinais, Christophe; Bell, A Colin; Milat, Andrew; Wiggers, John; Sutherland, Rachel;
Date Issued: March, 2011
Description: A survey of child care center physical activity practices and policies and an examination of their differences by urbanicity, based on data collected from 261 preschools and long day care centers in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia
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Funder(s): New South Wales. Department of Health ; Hunter New England Area Health Service
Journal Title: Journal of paediatrics and child health
Volume Number: 47
Issue Number: 3
Page Range: 73-76
Topics: International Child Care & Early Education > Single-Country Studies

Service Delivery > Health, Mental Health & Safety
Country: Australia
ISSN: 1034-4810 Paper
1440-1754 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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