We are still looking for a few more families to take part in the Active Family study! Families living *anywhere* in Canada 🇨🇦 can take part. Please consider sharing with any relevant networks! Thanks so much ☺️

Effect of Accelerometer Cut-Points on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity and Sedentary Time: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

Thank you so much to everyone involved in organising what has been an amazing conference SSHB-StudyHumBio. Such a great few days✨and I’m truly grateful for the society’s Young Investigator Award. Thank you! ☺️

🆕#MetaAnalysis shows significant #PhysicalActivity and #Sedentary time variability across different #accelerometer cut points in preschoolers. 🔗 doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2… Sophie Phillips Kimberly Clevenger, PhD, MPH Trish Tucker, PhD Leigh van der Loo Brianne Bruijns, PhD @Aidan_loh Matthew Bourke

Please support our amazing student Sheri by voting for her video in this competition. Information for voting below ✨

✨CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS✨Have you navigated exercise during your eating disorder recovery? I’d love to hear from you! Participate in a brief online survey (link below)—your insights are invaluable! #edrecovery #exercise #eatingdisorders Dept of Sport & Exercise Sciences, Durham Uni. durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0j…

My colleague, Grace Dibben, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep, to take part in an important Delphi study. forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM

Fully-funded #studentship w/me & @DrJanineCoates +the amazing Activity Alliance to understand current levels & time-trends in #PhysicalActivity & #sports participation of #disabled children/young people, and how to tackle #inequalities👩‍🦽 Apply by➡️10/3/25⤵️ lboro.ac.uk/study/postgrad…

#PhD studentship: #physicalactivity promotion & the #systems that drive it. Funded position - £19,237 stipend + training grant (overseas students surcharges apply). Minimum 2:1 degree, & physical activity interest is essential. Deadline: 31/1/25 findaphd.com/phds/project/p…

#PhD studentship: #physicalactivity promotion & the #systems that drive it. Funded position - £19,237 stipend + training grant (overseas student surcharges apply). Min 2:1 degree, & physical activity interest is essential. Deadline: 31/1/25 jobs.ac.uk/job/DLC852/phd…

New 📄 asks: How does movement behaviour in childcare affect preschoolers' development? Sophie Phillips, Matthew Bourke, Brianne Bruijns, PhD, Leigh van der Loo, Aidan Loh, Trish Tucker, PhD Child Health and Physical Activity Lab doi.org/10.1111/cch.70…

After studying the daily movement kids get in childcare, #WesternU researchers developed a course to boost physical activity in those settings, helping professionals understand the impact of children moving their bodies for 180 minutes a day. news.westernu.ca/2025/01/boosti…

#WesternU postdoctoral associate Sophie Phillips sat down with CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss her recent research that highlights the importance of boosting physical activity levels in childcare centres. Western Health Sciences

📆 Tuesday March 4th is world obesity day The day calls for global action by shifting the focus from the individual to the systems that are contributing to the growing rates of obesity worldwide. Read the blog 👉 buff.ly/Nr2X9v7

🌟 Help shape the future of childhood arthritis care! 🏃‍♀️We’re seeking Patient Partners with lived experience of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) to join our research team. Your voice matters! 💬 Link: forms.office.com/r/Sfjh4ikW1E #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #PatientPartners #JIACanada

Check out our new commentary article on the role of physical fitness and movement behaviour on executive function of preschoolers🤸 Trish Tucker, PhD Child Health and Physical Activity Lab nature.com/articles/s4139…