This study will address limitations in the current literatureby providing vital estimates of the links between self-regulation (i.e., inhibitory control, impulsivity, emotion regulation, delay of gratification, attention focus) and behavioral (physical activity/sedentary behavior) variables shown to be especially salient in obesity.

Due to the role that motor skill competence and perceived motor competence have on children’s physical activity behaviors, these confounding variables will also be examined. Identifying such mechanisms will guide the development of more effective obesity prevention interventions.

We will address the following aims in a sample of 150 children between 3 to 6.11 years of age.

This project is funded by the Momentum Center.