Getting pre-schoolers moving is the focus of a new programme being trialled in a number of early childhood centres in Hawkes Bay. According to the World Health Organisation children aged between 3-5 need 180 minutes of physical activity a day. The programme is being developed by Wendy Pirie as part of her PhD and up to 60 children are involved in the trial - all wearing smart-watches to track their activity levels. She says there's a lot early childhood teachers can do to encourage children to run, jump and take risks and recognise physical activity as a learning opportunity. She joins Kathryn to tell her about the project.
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