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ArticleBMC public health2025

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

Yiping Yan, Danqing Zhang, Yang Liu

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3 authors.

Yiping YanSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai University of Sport, Yangpu District, 399 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Danqing ZhangSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai University of Sport, Yangpu District, 399 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Yang LiuSchool of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai University of Sport, Yangpu District, 399 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200438, China. docliuyang@hotmail.com.

Funding

by Research and Innovation Grant for Graduate Students, Shanghai University of Sport JYSCX-2023-001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe 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.

methodsA small-sized elementary school (4.82 m

resultsDuring structured recess, post-tests demonstrated a significant increase in the duration of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for both boys and girls (p < 0.05), as well as significant improvement in vigorous physical activity (VPA) for them (p < 0.05). Significant increases (p < 0.05) in the duration of VPA were shown among boys during unstructured recess; The number of students observed in the added markings spaces increased from 182 to 344; Significant increases (p < 0.05) in the proportion of MVPA were shown in the added markings spaces of the gate and playground.

conclusionsActivity type change to Tabata exercise improved PA during the structured recess of all students. Adding game markings based on spatial analysis technology increased participation number in PA during unstructured recess. This low-cost pilot intervention is expected to be used in the program of recess activities in small-sized elementary schools.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionPlay and PlaythingsSchoolsAccelerometryChildFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsEnvironment strategiesPhysical activityRecess interventionSchool-based researchSpace utilizationSpatial analysis

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PMID41034815
PMCPMC12487487

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