Publications

Cross-sectional examination of 24-hour movement behaviours among 3- and 4-year-old children in urban and rural settings in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries: the SUNRISE study protocol

Okely, A. D., Reilly, J. J., Tremblay, M. S., Kariippanon, K. E., Draper, C. E., El Hamdouchi, A., ... & Widyastari, D. A. (2021). Cross-sectional examination of 24-hour movement behaviours among 3-and 4-year-old children in urban and rural settings in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries: the SUNRISE study protocol. BMJ open, 11(10), e049267.

Relationship between adherence to WHO “24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years” and motor skills or cognitive function in preschool children: SUNRISE Pilot study

Mezawa, H. (2020). Relationship between adherence to WHO “24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years” and motor skills or cognitive function in preschool children: SUNRISE pilot study. Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.7600/JSPFSM.69.327

Understanding the influence of 24-hour movement behaviours on the health and development of preschool children from low income South African Settings: the SUNRISE pilot study

Draper, C. E., Tomaz, S. A., Cook, C. J., Jugdav, S. S., Ramsammy, C., van Heerden, A., ... & Okely, A. D. (2020). Understanding the influence of 24-hour movement behaviours on the health and development of preschool children from low-income South African settings: the SUNRISE pilot study. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(1), 1-7.

International Study of Movement Behaviours in the Early Years (SUNRISE): Results from SUNRISE Sweden's Pilot and COVID-19 Study

Delisle Nyström, C., Alexandrou, C., Henström, M., Nilsson, E., Okely, A. D., Wehbe El Masri, S., & Löf, M. (2020). International study of movement behaviors in the early years (Sunrise): Results from sunrise sweden’s pilot and covid-19 study. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(22), 8491.

Proportion of kindergarten children meeting the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep and associations with adiposity in urban Beijing

Guan, H., Zhang, Z., Wang, B., Okely, A. D., Tong, M., Wu, J., & Zhang, T. (2020). Proportion of kindergarten children meeting the WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep and associations with adiposity in urban Beijing. BMC pediatrics, 20(1), 70.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Preschool-Aged Children's Movement Behaviors in Hong Kong: A Longitudinal Analysis of Accelerometer-Measured Data

Ng, J. Y., He, Q., Chong, K. H., Okely, A. D., Chan, C. H., & Ha, A. S. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on preschool-aged children’s movement behaviors in Hong Kong: a longitudinal analysis of accelerometer-measured data. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(22), 11907.

International study of 24-h movement behaviors of early years (SUNRISE): a pilot study from Bangladesh

Hossain, M. S., Deeba, I. M., Hasan, M., Kariippanon, K. E., Chong, K. H., Cross, P. L., ... & Okely, A. D. (2021). International study of 24-h movement behaviors of early years (SUNRISE): a pilot study from Bangladesh. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7(1), 176.

24 hour movement behaviours and the health and development of pre-school children from Zimbabwean settings: the SUNRISE pilot study

Munambah, N., Gretschel, P., Muchirahondo, F., Chiwaridzo, M., Chikwanha, T., Kariippanon, K. E., ... & Okely, A. D. (2021). 24 hour movement behaviours and the health and development of pre-school children from Zimbabwean settings: the SUNRISE pilot study. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 33(1), v33i1a10864.

Global effect of COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep among 3- to 5-year-old children: a longitudinal study of 14 countries

Okely, A. D., Kariippanon, K. E., Guan, H., Taylor, E. K., Suesse, T., Cross, P. L., ... & Draper, C. E. (2021). Global effect of COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep among 3-to 5-year-old children: a longitudinal study of 14 countries. BMC public health, 21(1), 940.

Validity of low-cost measures for global surveillance of physical activity in pre-school children: The SUNRISE validation study

Mwase-Vuma, T. W., Janssen, X., Okely, A. D., Tremblay, M. S., Draper, C. E., Florindo, A. A., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2022). Validity of low-cost measures for global surveillance of physical activity in pre-school children: The SUNRISE validation study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25(12), 1002-1007.

Prevalence of Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep, and Associations with Adiposity and Motor Development among Preschool-Age Children in Vietnam: The SUNRISE Vietnam Pilot Study

Kim, T. V., Pham, T. N., Nguyen, C. L., Nguyen, T. T., Okely, A. D., & Tang, H. K. (2022). Prevalence of physical activity, screen time, and sleep, and associations with adiposity and motor development among preschool-age children in Vietnam: the SUNRISE Vietnam pilot study. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 89(2), 148-153.

Levels and Correlates of Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior in Young Children: SUNRISE Study Results from 19 Countries

Kariippanon, K. E., Chong, K. H., Janssen, X., Tomaz, S. A., Ribeiro, E. H., Munambah, N., ... & D OKELY, A. N. T. H. O. N. Y. (2022). Levels and correlates of objectively measured sedentary behavior in young children: SUNRISE study results from 19 countries. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 54(7), 1123.

Voices of Children on Movement Behaviours in the Early Years: Reflections from Six Diverse Country Settings

Kariippanon, K. E., Hongyan, G., Aguilar-Farias, N., El Hamdouchi, A., Lubree, H., & Draper, C. E. (2023). Voices of children on movement behaviours in the early years: reflections from six diverse country settings. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22, 16094069231159791.

Reallocation of time between preschoolers’ 24-h movement behaviours and executive functions: A compositional data analysis

Lu, Z., Qu, X., Chang, J., Xu, M., Song, G., Wang, X., ... & Wu, J. (2023). Reallocation of time between preschoolers’ 24-h movement behaviours and executive functions: A compositional data analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(12), 1187-1195.

Validation of remote assessment of preschool children's anthropometrics and motor skills

Button, A. M., Webster, E. K., Kracht, C. L., Hendrick, C., Okely, A., Chong, K. H., ... & Staiano, A. E. (2023). Validation of remote assessment of preschool children's anthropometrics and motor skills. Frontiers in Digital Health, 5, 1168618.

Practical steps needed to achieve impact of the WHO 2019 movement behaviour guidelines for children under the age of 5: the SUNRISE Study Europe Group evaluation

De Craemer, M., Veldman, S. L., Azevedo, L. B., Bardid, F., Cruz, J. D. P., Engberg, E., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2024). Practical steps needed to achieve impact of the WHO 2019 movement behaviour guidelines for children under the age of 5: the SUNRISE Study Europe Group evaluation. The Lancet Regional Health–Europe, 39.

Prevalence and Health Associations of Meeting the World Health Organization Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep in Preschool-Aged Children: The SUNRISE Mongolia Pilot and Feasibility Study

Byambaa, A., Dechinjamts, O., Jambaldorj, B., Jones, R. A., Chong, K. H., & Okely, A. D. (2024). Prevalence and health associations of meeting the World Health Organization guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in preschool-aged children: the SUNRISE Mongolia pilot and feasibility Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 21(3), 283-293.

Exploring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Early Years: Findings From the SUNRISE Pilot Study in Tunisia

Ltifi, M. A., Turki, O., Ben-Bouzaiene, G., Pagaduan, J. C., Okely, A., & Chelly, M. S. (2024). Exploring 24-hour movement behaviors in early years: findings from the SUNRISE pilot study in Tunisia. Pediatric Exercise Science, 37(2), 94-101.

Exploring urban-rural differences in 24-h movement behaviours among tunisian preschoolers: Insights from the SUNRISE study

Ltifi, M. A., Turki, O., Ben-Bouzaiene, G., Chong, K. H., Okely, A. D., & Chelly, M. S. (2025). Exploring urban-rural differences in 24-h movement behaviours among tunisian preschoolers: Insights from the SUNRISE study. Sports Medicine and Health Science, 7(1), 48-55.

International study of 24-h movement behaviors of the early years (SUNRISE): A pilot study from Iran

Zarghani, N. H., Jafari, Z., Amini, F., Marashi, S. Z., Ghaffarifar, S., Ghofranipour, F., ... & Okely, A. D. (2024). International study of 24‐h movement behaviors of the early years (SUNRISE): A pilot study from Iran. Child: Care, Health and Development, 50(3), e13269.

Sociodemographic factors, parental mental health and movement behaviours in the early years: the SUNRISE Finland study protocol

Engberg, E., Ojala, A., Paasio, H., Lahti, J., Koski, P., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K., ... & Roos, E. (2024). Sociodemographic factors, parental mental health and movement behaviours in the early years: the SUNRISE Finland study protocol. Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, 3(1), 3.

Prevalence and Correlates of Adherence to the Global Total Physical Activity Guideline Based on Step Counting Among 3- to 4-Year-Olds: Evidence From SUNRISE Pilot Studies From 17 Countries

Mwase-Vuma, T. W., Janssen, X., Chong, K. H., Okely, A. D., Tremblay, M. S., Draper, C. E., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2024). Prevalence and correlates of adherence to the global total physical activity guideline based on step counting among 3-to 4-year-olds: evidence from SUNRISE pilot studies from 17 countries. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 21(8), 794-801.

Observed relationships between nap practices, executive function, and developmental outcomes in Tunisian childcare centers

Ltifi, M. A., Chong, K. H., Ben-Bouzaiene, G., Okely, A. D., & Chelly, M. S. (2025). Observed relationships between nap practices, executive function, and developmental outcomes in Tunisian childcare centers. Sports Medicine and Health Science, 7(4), 272-279.

The international study of movement behaviours in the early years: A pilot study from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Užičanin, E., Gilić Škugor, B., Babajić, F., Huremović, T., Hodžić, S., Bilalić, J., & Sajber, D. (2024). The international study of movement behaviours in the early years: A pilot study from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Adherence to the WHO physical activity, screen time and sleep guidelines and associations with socio-demographic factors among Ethiopian preschool children: The SUNRISE study

Abdeta, C., Cliff, D., Kariippanon, K., Deksisa, A., Garoma, S., Tesfaye, D., ... & Okely, A. D. (2024). Adherence to the WHO physical activity, screen time and sleep guidelines and associations with socio-demographic factors among Ethiopian preschool children: The SUNRISE study. Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, 3(1), 22.

Pooled Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Among Children From 33 Countries

Chong, K. H., Suesse, T., Cross, P. L., Ryan, S. T., Aadland, E., Aoko, O., ... & Okely, A. D. (2024). Pooled analysis of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep among children from 33 countries. JAMA pediatrics, 178(11), 1199-1207.

Urban Versus Rural Differences in Meeting 24-h Movement Behaviour Guidelines Among 3–4-Year-Olds: An Analysis of SUNRISE Pilot Study Data From 10 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Nusurupia, J. J., Germana, L. H., Wickramasinghe, P., Tang, H. K., Munambah, N., Hossain, M. S., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2024). Urban Versus Rural Differences in Meeting 24‐h Movement Behaviour Guidelines Among 3–4‐Year‐Olds: An Analysis of SUNRISE Pilot Study Data From 10 Low‐and Middle‐Income Countries. Child: Care, Health and Development, 50(6), e70008.

Twenty-four-hour movement behaviours in the early years in Tanzania: SUNRISE pilot study

Nusurupia, J. J., Leyna, G. H., Masumo, R. M., Mshida, H. A., Munuo, A., Msaki, R. V., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2024). Twenty-four-hour movement behaviours in the early years in Tanzania: SUNRISE pilot study. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 30(4), 615-631.

Geocultural differences in preschooler sleep profiles and family practices: an analysis of pooled data from 37 countries

Zhang, Z., Abdeta, C., Chelly, M. S., del Pozo-Cruz, J., Draper, C. E., Engberg, E., ... & Okely, A. (2025). Geocultural differences in preschooler sleep profiles and family practices: an analysis of pooled data from 37 countries. Sleep, 48(4), zsae305.

Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Outdoor Play in 19 Low-Income, Middle-Income, and High-Income Countries

Maddren, C. I., Dhamrait, G., Ghogho, M., Jáuregui, A., Engberg, E., Veldman, S. L., ... & Okely, A. D. (2025). Parental perceptions of environmental factors on preschoolers’ outdoor play in 19 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22(5), 555-565.

Associations Between 24-h Movement Behaviours and Health in 3- and 4-Year-Old Children From a Low-Income Country: The SUNRISE Ethiopia Study

Abdeta, C., Cliff, D., Kariippanon, K., Deksisa, A., Garoma, S., Tesfaye, D., & Okely, A. D. (2025). Associations Between 24‐h Movement Behaviours and Health in 3‐and 4‐Year‐Old Children From a Low‐Income Country: The SUNRISE Ethiopia Study. Child: Care, Health and Development, 51(4), e70096.

Investigating the Compliance With the 24-h Movement Behaviours Guidelines in Preschoolers: Insights From the SUNRISE Pilot Study in Portugal

Amaral, R., Lemos, L., Chong, K. H., Roxo, L., Silva, W., Pessoa, M. L., ... & Martins, C. (2026). Investigating the Compliance With the 24‐h Movement Behaviours Guidelines in Preschoolers: Insights From the SUNRISE Pilot Study in Portugal. Child: Care, Health and Development, 52(2), e70255.

The Associations of SUNRISE Product-Oriented Gross Motor Skills With Process-Oriented TGMD-3

Spring, K. E., Staiano, A. E., Brandon, D., Okely, A. D., & Webster, E. K. (2025). The Associations of SUNRISE Product-Oriented Gross Motor Skills With Process-Oriented TGMD-3. Journal of motor learning and development, 13(2), 506-522.

Child-, Family-, and Community-Level Correlates of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Ethiopian Young Children: The SUNRISE Study

Abdeta, C., Cliff, D., Kariippanon, K., Deksisa, A., Garoma, S., Tesfaye, D., & Okely, A. D. (2025). Child-, Family-, and Community-Level Correlates of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Ethiopian Young Children: The SUNRISE Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22(6), 716-725.

Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Fine and Gross Motor Skills in 3- to 4-Year-Olds: A Secondary Data Analysis From Sunrise International Study Pilot Studies

Kwofie, N. A., Suherman, A., Florindo, A. A., Staiano, A., Ha, A. S., Okely, A. D., ... & Janssen, X. (2025). Associations between sedentary behaviour and fine and gross motor skills in 3‐to 4‐year‐olds: a secondary data analysis from Sunrise International Study pilot studies. Child: care, health and development, 51(3), e70092.

Improving National and International Surveillance of Movement Behaviours in Childhood and Adolescence: An International Modified Delphi Study

Reilly, J. J., Andrew, R., Abdeta, C., Azevedo, L. B., Farias, N. A., Barak, S., ... & Aubert, S. (2025). Improving national and international surveillance of movement behaviours in childhood and adolescence: an international modified Delphi study. Sports Medicine, 55(1), 203-219.

Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting World Health Organization 24-Hour Movement Guidelines Among 3–4 Year-Olds in Malawi: The Cross-Sectional SUNRISE Malawi Study

Mwase-Vuma, T. W., Janssen, X., Okely, A. D., Kayange, J., Chong, K. H., Cross, P., ... & Reilly, J. J. (2025). Prevalence and Correlates of Meeting World Health Organization 24-Hour Movement Guidelines Among 3–4 Year-Olds in Malawi: The Cross-Sectional SUNRISE Malawi Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22(11), 1357-1369.

Compositional analysis of the associations between 24-hour movement behaviours, motor skills, and executive function in Mongolian preschool children

Byambaa, A., Chong, K. H., Jones, R. A., & Okely, A. D. (2026). Compositional analysis of the associations between 24-hour movement behaviours, motor skills, and executive function in Mongolian preschool children. Journal of Sports Sciences, 44(2), 193-205.

Effects of 24-h Movement Behaviours on Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Chinese Preschoolers Using Compositional Data Analysis

Cheng, T., Zhang, Y., Zhang, M., Lu, Z., Zhou, J., Xu, M., ... & Guan, H. (2026). Effects of 24‐h Movement Behaviours on Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Chinese Preschoolers Using Compositional Data Analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 52(1), e70239.

Clustering of 24-H Movement Behaviours and Its Associations With Eating Behaviours and Adiposity Among Mongolian Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Byambaa, A., Jones, R. A., Chong, K. H., Dechinjamts, O., Jambaldorj, B., & Okely, A. D. (2025). Clustering of 24‐H Movement Behaviours and Its Associations With Eating Behaviours and Adiposity Among Mongolian Preschool Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study. Child: Care, Health and Development, 51(3), e70084.

Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Sleep Duration Among 23 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries

Maddren, C. I., Dhamrait, G., Ghogho, M., Chong, K. H., Jáuregui, A., Veldman, S. L., ... & Okely, A. D. (2026). Parental perceptions of environmental factors on preschoolers’ sleep duration among 23 low-, middle-, and high-income countries. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 24(2), 219-231.

Measurement properties of the SUNRISE Study Parent Questionnaire for assessing sleep and sleep-related family practices

Zhang, Z., Abdeta, C., Chelly, M. S., del Pozo Cruz, J., Germana, L., Ghofranipour, F., ... & Okely, A. (2025). Measurement properties of the SUNRISE study parent questionnaire for assessing sleep and sleep-related family practices. Sleep health.

Geographic disparities in physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep time, and gross motor skills in Nigerian preschoolers

Oginni, J., Aoko, O., Ajiborisade, E., Osuji, C., Okely, A. D., Chong, K. H., ... & Gao, Z. (2025). Geographic disparities in physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep time, and gross motor skills in Nigerian preschoolers. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1506705.

Exploring Associations Of 24-hour Movement Behaviors With Neurodevelopmental Markers In Mexican Preschoolers

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