Table 2 Pre- and in-service early childhood educators’ preference for and novelty of topic areas in the e-learning course
Topic | Enjoyed topic the most N (%) | Enjoyed topic the least N (%) | Topic was new to them N (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-service (N = 32) | In-service (N = 121) | Pre-service (N = 32) | In-service (N = 121) | Pre-service (N = 32) | In-service (N = 121) | |
Introduction to physical activity | 28 (87.5) | 99 (81.8) | 2 (6.3) | 14 (11.6) | 4 (12.5) | 5 (4.1) |
Introduction to sedentary behavior | 21 (65.6) | 85 (70.2) | 4 (12.5) | 14 (11.6) | 8 (25.0) | 22 (18.2) |
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years | 20 (62.5) | 69 (57.0) | 4 (12.5) | 7 (5.8) | 9 (28.1) | 56 (46.3) |
Physical literacy | 27 (84.4) | 93 (76.9) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (3.3) | 6 (18.8) | 25 (20.7) |
Fundamental movement skills | 24 (75.0) | 96 (79.3) | 2 (6.3) | 9 (7.4) | 6 (18.8) | 18 (14.9) |
Factors that influence physical activity and sedentary behavior in childcare | 22 (68.8) | 94 (77.7) | 4 (12.5) | 6 (5.0) | 8 (25.0) | 21 (17.4) |
Outdoor play | 28 (87.5) | 111 (91.7) | 1 (3.1) | 3 (2.5) | 1 (3.1) | 1 (.8) |
Risky play | 27 (84.4) | 107 (88.4) | 1 (3.1) | 2 (1.7) | 3 (9.4) | 18 (14.9) |
Loose parts play | 23 (71.9) | 112 (92.6) | 2 (6.3) | 4 (3.3) | 7 (21.9) | 11 (9.1) |
How to track and set goals for movement behaviors in childcare | 18 (56.3) | 58 (47.9) | 3 (9.4) | 22 (18.2) | 12 (37.5) | 46 (38.0) |
Role modelling appropriate movement behaviors | 25 (78.1) | 102 (84.3) | 3 (9.4) | 10 (8.3) | 2 (6.3) | 7 (5.8) |
How to modify your teaching behaviors to support activity | 26 (81.3) | 96 (79.3) | 2 (6.3) | 7 (5.8) | 5 (15.6) | 15 (12.4) |
Programming physical activity | 24 (75.0) | 100 (82.6) | 2 (6.3) | 5 (4.1) | 8 (25.0) | 15 (12.4) |
Programming active breaks, transitions, and learning opportunities to minimize sedentary behavior | 26 (81.3) | 92 (76.0) | 1 (3.1) | 4 (3.3) | 10 (31.3) | 25 (20.7) |
Getting families on board | 24 (75.0) | 80 (66.1) | 2 (6.3) | 17 (14.0) | 7 (21.9) | 24 (19.8) |
Creating physical activity and sedentary behavior policies | 19 (59.4) | 63 (52.1) | 5 (15.6) | 21 (17.4) | 11 (34.4) | 46 (38.0) |
Professional learning opportunities | 23 (71.9) | 46 (74.4) | 3 (9.4) | 9 (7.4) | 7 (21.9) | 31 (25.6) |
Resources for early childhood educators | 24 (75.0) | 87 (71.9) | 2 (6.3) | 10 (8.3) | 7 (21.9) | 34 (28.1) |
Video library of activities | 21 (65.6) | 69 (57.0) | 4 (12.5) | 32 (26.4) | 8 (25.0) | 24 (19.8) |