Table 3

Adherence to common established PA recommendations for preschool aged children*

PA metricGuideline targetParticipants, % (95% CI)
Boys (n=174)Girls (n=129)All (n=303)
MVPA≥60 min/day accumulated, averaged across valid day74.1 (67.2 to 79.9)71.3 (63.6 to 79.1)72.9 (68.3 to 77.9)
TPA≥180 min/day accumulated, averaged across valid day42.0 (34.5 to 48.9)26.4 (19.4 to 34.1)35.3 (30.0 to 40.9)
  • *P<0.05, boys versus girls

  • MVPA, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; PA, physical activity; TPA, total physical activity.