Promoting physical activity during recess in small sized elementary school: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effect of structured and unstructured recess intervention based on spatial analysis technology on physical activity (PA) levels among children attending a small-sized elementary school.

Methods

A small-sized elementary school (4.82 m² per child) was used as a pilot with 1162 students from grades 3 to 6. The effect of the intervention was assessed by a self-controlled experiment. Structured and unstructured recess intervention is the change of activity type and the addition of game markings based on spatial analysis. Duration and number of PA behaviors were measured with accelerometer and direction observation respectively.

Results

During structured recess, post-tests demonstrated a significant increa

SUBMITTER: Yan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature