Moving Kindergartens Feasibility Study

Summary

Objective of the study: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed intervention designed to support the daily movement practices and fostering joy of movement in Danish kindergartens, as well as the implementation strategies intended to facilitate adoption. Additionally, the feasibility of the planned measurement and procedures for a future effectiveness study will be examined.

Methods: The study uses a mixed-methods design to examine the feasibility of the intervention and the future evaluation design. The planned duration of the intervention period is 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components co-designed with pedagogical staff, leaders, experts in kindergarten movement culture, and a team of researchers, to collectively support the daily movement practice in kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. The intervention elements are categorized into four main types: 1) Formal establishment of the project; 2) Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten; 3) Organizational and staff training; 4) Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans.

The use of a co-design approach in close collaboration between kindergartens, experts, and a team of researchers will ensure contextual relevance and shared ownership. This approach is expected to enhance acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of the intervention. The mixed-methods evaluation design, use of theoretical implementation frameworks, and tailored strategies further strengthen the study. The findings from this feasibility study will inform the refinement of the final intervention and guide the planning of a forthcoming effectiveness study.

Conditions

• Physical Activity
• Well-Being, Psychological
• Motor Skills

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Moving kindergartens

The intervention elements can be categorized into four main types : 1. Formal establishment of the project 2. Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten 3. Organizational and staff training 4. Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans Children will be exposed to multiple daily opportunities for physical activity and active play - including child group gatherings integrating movement, play, storytelling and language development, structured active play sessions during outdoor periods, and a weekly session led by the movement agent focusing on fundamental movement skills.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The LEGO Foundation

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• The Novo Nordic Foundation

  collaborator OTHER

• TRYG Foundation

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Southern Denmark, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Centre for Better Childhoods

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• University College Copenhagen

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-03-02

Primary Completion

2026-05-08

Completion

2026-07-31

Countries

• Denmark

Study Locations