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Direct linkSchmitt, Sara A.; Korucu, Irem; Jones, Blake L.; Snyder, Frank J.; Evich, Carly D.; Purpura, David J. – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
The primary aim of this study was to examine associations between executive functioning (EF) and child weight status (categorized from body mass index [BMI] percentiles) in a sample of preschool children. Participants included 80 preschool children (mean age = 4.17 years, female = 52%). Hierarchical regression analyses as well as analysis of…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Self Control, Body Weight, Body Composition
Bryant, Lindsey M.; Duncan, Robert J.; Schmitt, Sara A. – Early Education and Development, 2021
Research Findings: The present study explored connections between participation in structured open-skilled (e.g., soccer, basketball) and closed-skilled sports (e.g., swimming) and executive function (EF) among preschool-aged children. The sample included 197 preschool-aged children (mean age = 4.34 years, female = 48.2%, White = 83.8%). Parents…
Descriptors: Participation, Athletics, Team Sports, Executive Function
