Teachers' Perspective on Strategies to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Educational Institutions.

ABSTRACT: Standing desks and physical activity breaks can counteract the negative consequences of sedentarism at school. However, the implementation of these strategies should not restrict the pedagogical process. The aim of this study was to assess teachers' perspectives on strategies to reduce sedentary behavior (SB) of students in the classroom. An online survey was conducted, and the answers were analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequency distribution. The relationships between the variables were assessed using Spearman's coefficient and a chi-square test. Most teachers believed that a student-furniture mismatch was present. The most common reasons given for not using standing desks were concerns about desks being uncommon and their potential to disrupt the class. However, the majority

SUBMITTER: Podrekar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7696757 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature