Research and Insights of Physical Activity Measurement Tools for Preschool Children Based on Proxy Reporting Questionnaire
Physical activity measurement method based on proxy-reported questionnaire is one of the main methods of physical activity measurement in preschool children.This study reviews the proxy report questionnaire on physical activity of preschool children,and provides a theoretical reference for scholars engaged in the research on physical activity of preschool children.Firstly,the characteristics of 10 questionnaires commonly used in the world were condensed by systematic review,and three questionnaires were selected for"case introduction".Then,a decision-making guide for the application and selection of questionnaires is compiled to provide a methodology for scholars to select tools.Finally,the insights of physical activity assessment for preschool children are proposed.The study concludes that the advantage of a proxy-reported questionnaire for preschool children is significant,considering the research objectives and available resources of physical activity research.In the future,scholars can continue to expand the reliability and validity of classical tools,build measurement tools based on children in their own countries,and continue to explore new methods of measuring physical activity.