TY - JOUR
T1 - Engagement in physical activity during recess
T2 - Gender and grade level differences in the elementary grades
AU - Shervey, Sarah Wollersheim
AU - DiPerna, James C.
PY - 2017/9
Y1 - 2017/9
N2 - Background: There are many purported benefts to recess including engaging in physical activity, forming positive peer relationships, and taking a break from the classroom. Current research, however, is inconclusive regarding the presence of gender and developmental differences in physical activity that takes place during recess. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the amount of physical activity that occurs during recess across gender and grade level. Methods: Students from frst-and sixth-grade classrooms participated in the study, and physical activity was measured using accelerometers to record the number of steps taken during recess. Results: A 2 × 2 factorial ANOVA indicated sixth grade males engaged in more physical activity than sixth grade females, frst grade males, and frst grade females. Conclusions: Because they are not engaging in as much physical activity as their sixth grade male counterparts, ways to help female and younger students take more steps during recess should be explored.
AB - Background: There are many purported benefts to recess including engaging in physical activity, forming positive peer relationships, and taking a break from the classroom. Current research, however, is inconclusive regarding the presence of gender and developmental differences in physical activity that takes place during recess. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the amount of physical activity that occurs during recess across gender and grade level. Methods: Students from frst-and sixth-grade classrooms participated in the study, and physical activity was measured using accelerometers to record the number of steps taken during recess. Results: A 2 × 2 factorial ANOVA indicated sixth grade males engaged in more physical activity than sixth grade females, frst grade males, and frst grade females. Conclusions: Because they are not engaging in as much physical activity as their sixth grade male counterparts, ways to help female and younger students take more steps during recess should be explored.
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U2 - 10.1123/jpah.2014-0499
DO - 10.1123/jpah.2014-0499
M3 - Article
C2 - 28513317
AN - SCOPUS:85029385373
VL - 14
SP - 677
EP - 683
JO - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
JF - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
SN - 1543-3080
IS - 9
ER -