An Evaluation of an Unstructured and Structured Approach to Increasing Recess Physical Activity

Autor/inn/en	Behrens, Timothy K.; Holeva-Eklund, Whitney M.; Luna, Carmen; Carpenter, Dick; Tucker, Elizabeth; Field, Julaine; Kelly, Cheryl
Titel	An Evaluation of an Unstructured and Structured Approach to Increasing Recess Physical Activity
Quelle	In: Journal of School Health, 89 (2019) 8, S.636-642 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Behrens, Timothy K.) ORCID (Holeva-Eklund, Whitney M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4391
DOI	10.1111/josh.12787
Schlagwörter	Physical Activity Level; Life Style; Equipment; Recess Breaks; Program Effectiveness; Behavior Change; Best Practices; Physical Activities; Colorado + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lebensstil; Aktive Pause
Abstract	Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate an unstructured and a structured program designed to increase physical activity (PA). The unstructured program increased the amount of equipment during recess, whereas the structured program introduced activities to students. Methods: PA was observed using the System for Observing Play and Leisure Activity in Youth (SOPLAY) in two school districts in Colorado. Researchers recorded baseline and follow-up observations for sedentary activity, moderate PA, and vigorous PA, as well as for available equipment for the unstructured program. Observations from schools were aggregated for data analyses at the district level. Results: For the program increasing equipment, moderate PA and vigorous PA increased, while sedentary behavior decreased. For the structured program, moderate PA and vigorous PA did not increase, whereas sedentary behaviors increased following the program. Conclusions: Other variables are likely influencing student PA during recess, such as teachers' interaction with students or the fidelity of the program. Results indicate that funding and implementing a program aimed at increasing PA will not necessarily accomplish that goal, and additional research should be performed to determine the best practice for increasing PA. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01