Early childhood educator outcomes from online professional development for physical literacy: A randomised controlled trial

Early childhood is recognised as a critical window of opportunity for physical literacy development, however early childhood educators typically lack the training required to effectively provide appropriate physical literacy opportunities for children.

Citation:
Simpson A, Stein M, Rosenberg M, Ward B, Derbyshire A, Thornton AL, Jackson B. Early childhood educator outcomes from online professional development for physical literacy: A randomised controlled trial. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2023;68

Keywords:
Childcare; Educator confidence; Educator knowledge; Physical activity; Physical literacy; Professional learning

Abstract:
Early childhood is recognised as a critical window of opportunity for physical literacy development, however early childhood educators typically lack the training required to effectively provide appropriate physical literacy opportunities for children.