Topic area | Questions |
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Participants' understanding of nature of physical activity | • When I say 'physical activity', what does it mean to you? |
 | • What words would you use to describe the difference in physical activity intensity in activities that young children do? What words would you use to describe the difference between a child who moves slowly and a child who always active and on the go? |
 | • What is the value of physical activity for young kids? Older children? Adults? |
 | • Tell me your thoughts about physical activity and your child's health. |
Pattern of physical activity | • Where does physical activity fit in your child's day?/How does physical activity fit into the child's day at this centre? |
 | • Do you see differences in level of physical activity between boys and girls who attend this Centre? |
Influences upon physical activity behaviour | • What makes your child/children active? |
 | • How do you encourage your child to be active?/When you spend time with your child what do you like to do together? |
 | • How do you as staff agree as to what to promote for children attending this Centre? |
 | • Do you or your partner do different things with your child? |
 | • How does being at preschool influence your child's physical activity? |
 | • Do your children spend time with extended family such as aunts/uncles/cousins/grandparents? How does this contact influence how active your child is? |
 | • Does anything make it difficult for them to be active? |
Pattern of small screen recreation | • Can you tell me about your child and their usual TV routine, use of computers or things like that? |
 | • What influences this? |
Knowledge of recommendations/guidelines about physical activity and SSR | • Do you know of any guidelines about what is recommended for children in regards to physical activity, TV viewing and use of computers? |