Examining the Impact of a Recess Intervention: Effects of Physical Activity Levels, Enjoyment, and On-Task Behavior

School recess breaks;Physical fitness for children

Walsh, Hannah M.

University of Wisconsin

关键词: School recess breaks;    Physical fitness for children;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

Physical activity breaks throughout the school day have been associated with increased physical activity levels and on-task behavior in the classroom. Recess interventions have also been associated with increased physical activity levels, but none have investigated the effects on on-task behavior. Because they are ways to increase physical activity, it could be hypothesized that they may support on-task behavior too. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a structured recess intervention on overall physical activity levels at recess, student enjoyment of recess, and on-task behavior in the classroom following recess. The study used an A-B-A-B within-subjects single-case design at the group level. Results indicated that the recess intervention was ineffective in increasing physical activity levels, student enjoyment of recess, and on-task behavior in the classroom. These findings are inconsistent with past research investigating these outcomes separately. The setting of the study is unique within the literature. The study;;s results have important implications for research and practice.