Urban Vitality
Ms M. Janssen (Mirka)
Professor of Exercise In and Around SchoolMirka Janssen (Academy of Physical Education (ALO), Human Movement Sciences, Epidemiology, Pedagogic Leadership) is head of the ALO's Human Movement Sciences professorship.
Mirka completed her Bachelor's degree at the ALO in 2005 and subsequently obtained Master's degrees in Human Movement Sciences (2008) and Epidemiology (2011). In 2014 she took her doctorate at VU Amsterdam (VUmc), for which she researched PLAYgrounds, a school project which has since been implemented as the playground model at schools Amsterdam-wide as part of the Jump-in (AAGG) school programme.
Mirka has also contributed to several research projects, including SALVO and Smart Moves!. As from June 2017 she is interim professor in the Human Movement Sciences professorship, leading a team of lecturer-researchers and project leaders. Currently the professorship is focused on facilitating measurement of childhood motor development through a dual strategy of equipping physical education teachers with a reliable, valid and practicable measurement tool, on the one hand, and on the other structuring a care pathway in which teachers of children with delayed motor development can work with paediatric doctors and other professionals. In this connection, also see the MAMBO cohort and Gymmermansoog project.
In the years ahead, the professorship will be broadening and deepening its foundation by delving into the role physical education teachers play in exercise activities in and around school and how they can collaborate with other professionals in areas hardly explored thus far. The stronger the network to promote children's health development, the better the chances for lifelong vitality: 'It takes a village to raise a child.'
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Ondersteuningsroute bewegen en motoriek
Noordstar, J., van Schie, P., L'abée, D., & Janssen, M. (2020). Ondersteuningsroute bewegen en motoriek: samen onze zorg! Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Oefenttherapie, 16(4), 18-20.
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The effects of a preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in young children
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M., Mul, S., Balledux, M., van Drongelen, K., Janssen, M., Fukkink, R. G., & Weijs, P. (2020). The effects of a preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in young children: A cluster randomised controlled trial. XXX.
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Just Dance? Teachers Perspectives on Implementing a Daily Classroom Physical Activity Break
Janssen, M., van den Berg, V., de Groot, A., & Singh, A. (2020). Just Dance? Teachers Perspectives on Implementing a Daily Classroom Physical Activity Break. Translational Journal of the ACSM, 5(11), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1249/TJX.0000000000000128
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The Effects of the PLAYTOD Program on Children’s Physical Activity at Preschool Playgrounds in a Deprived Urban Area: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M. T., Mul, S., Fukkink, R. G., Weijs, P. J. M., & Janssen, M. (2020). The Effects of the PLAYTOD Program on Children’s Physical Activity at Preschool Playgrounds in a Deprived Urban Area: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(1), [329]. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17010329
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De ondersteuningsroute bewegen en motoriek
Paddenburg, J., van Kernebeek, T., Schweitzer, M., & Janssen, M. (2020). De ondersteuningsroute bewegen en motoriek: samen onze zorg! Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 108(4), 12-15.
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PreSchool@HealthyWeight: A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers
Toussaint, N., Streppel, MT., Mul, S., Schreurs, A., Balledux, M., van Drongelen, K., Janssen, M., Fukkink, RG., & Weijs, PJ. (2019). PreSchool@HealthyWeight: A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers. 300. Abstract from Annual Meeting 2019 - International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Praag, Czech Republic.
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Effectiveness of the PLAYgrounds for Toddlers program on type and amount of physical activity in playgrounds of Dutch preschools: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Streppel, M., Toussaint, N., Mul, S., Schreurs, A., Fukkink, RG., Weijs, PJ., & Janssen, M. (2019). Effectiveness of the PLAYgrounds for Toddlers program on type and amount of physical activity in playgrounds of Dutch preschools: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Poster session presented at Annual Meeting 2019 - International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Praag, Czech Republic.
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PRESchool@HealthyWeight: A Preschool-Based Intervention For Promoting Healthy Eating And Physical Activity In Toddlers
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M. T., Mul, S., Schreurs, A., van Drongelen, K., Balledux, M., Janssen, M., Fukkink, R. G., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2019). PRESchool@HealthyWeight: A Preschool-Based Intervention For Promoting Healthy Eating And Physical Activity In Toddlers. Abstract from 6th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth, Valencia, Spain.
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A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers: study protocol of the cluster randomized controlled trial PreSchool@HealthyWeight
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M. T., Mul, S., Schreurs, A., Balledux, M., van Drongelen, K., Janssen, M., Fukkink, R. G., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2019). A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers: study protocol of the cluster randomized controlled trial PreSchool@HealthyWeight. BMC Public Health, 19, [278]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6611-x
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Fysieke ontwikkeling: motorische en zintuiglijke ontwikkeling
Janssen, M. (2017). Fysieke ontwikkeling: motorische en zintuiglijke ontwikkeling. In R. Fukkink, & A. Verschuur (Eds.), Pedagogisch curriculum voor het jonge kind in de kinderopvang (pp. 33-35). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum. https://www.stichtingbkk.nl/pedagogisch-curriculum/uitgave-pedagogisch-curriculum
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PreSchool@HealthyWeight
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M. T., Mul, S., Oosterhof, M., Janssen, M., Toussaint, H., van Drongelen, K., Balledux, M., Fukkink, R., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2017). PreSchool@HealthyWeight: towards a healthy child care environment for every toddler. Abstract from 4th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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PreSchool@HealthyWeight
Toussaint, N., Streppel, M. T., Mul, S., Oosterhof, M., Janssen, M., Toussaint, H., van Drongelen, K., Balledux, M., Fukkink, R., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2017). PreSchool@HealthyWeight: towards a healthy child care environment for every toddler - preliminary report. Poster session presented at 4th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Het schoolplein en een gezonde ontwikkeling
Janssen, M., & Mauw, S. (2016). Het schoolplein en een gezonde ontwikkeling: belangrijker voor kinderen dan gedacht. Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 104(3), 21-23.
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Het plein wacht... (2)
Van Gelder, W., Goedhart, B., & Janssen, M. (2015). Het plein wacht... (2). Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 103(6), 23-25.
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Het plein wacht... (1)
van Gelder, W., Goedhart, B., & Janssen, M. (2015). Het plein wacht... (1). Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 103(5), 26-29.
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A short physical activity break from cognitive tasks increases selective attention in primary school children aged 10-11
Janssen, M., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Rauh, S. P., Toussaint, H. M., van Mechelen, W., & Verhagen, E. A. L. M. (2014). A short physical activity break from cognitive tasks increases selective attention in primary school children aged 10-11. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 7(3), 129-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2014.07.001
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De vakdocent LO en buitenspelen
Jongert, T., de Vries, S., Janssen, M., Bliekendaal, S., & Jans, L. (2014). De vakdocent LO en buitenspelen. Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 2014(1), 40-42.
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Effects of acute bouts of physical activity on children’s attention: a systematic review of the literature
Janssen, M., Toussaint, H. M., van Mechelen, W., & Verhagen, E. ALM. (2014). Effects of acute bouts of physical activity on children’s attention: a systematic review of the literature. SpringerPlus, 3, [410]. https://doi.org/10.1186/2193-1801-3-410
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PLAYgrounds: Effect of a PE playground program in primary schools on PA levels during recess in 6 to 12 year old children. Design of a prospective controlled trial
Janssen, M., Toussaint, H. M., Van Mechelen, W., & Verhagen, E. ALM. (2011). PLAYgrounds: Effect of a PE playground program in primary schools on PA levels during recess in 6 to 12 year old children. Design of a prospective controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 11, [282]. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-11-282
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Meer bewegen, beter bij de les?
de Laat, N., Janssen, M., & M. Toussaint, H. (2010). Meer bewegen, beter bij de les? Lichamelijke Opvoeding, 98(5), 15-17.
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Kansen voor kinderen in Amsterdam-West
Janssen, M., & Toussiant, H. (2008). Kansen voor kinderen in Amsterdam-West. Lichamelijke Opvoeding.
- Ontrafelen persoonlijke- en omgevingsfactoren van invloed op Gezond Opgroeien
- Meer bewegen, beter bij de les?
- ALO en PABO in Beweging
- SAMBO (Samenwerking Amsterdamse motoriek basisonderwijs en Ouders)
- Oog van de Meester
- Openbare ruimte als klaslokaal
- Voorkomen Achterstanden Motoriek op School (VAMOS)
- Wat bewegen beweegt
- Bewegen in Beeld
- SAMBO - Samenwerking Motoriek Basis Onderwijs
- Oudercontact gezonde leefstijl in peuteropvang
- PRESCHOOL@HEALTHYWEIGHT
- Gymmermansoog
- Gymmermansoog
- SALVO
- MAMBO: Meten Amsterdamse motoriek basisonderwijs