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Evidence-Based Overview of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity during School Recess: An Updated Systematic Review

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  • Sergio Pulido Sánchez

    (Physical Education & Exercise Lab, Teacher Training College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Damián Iglesias Gallego

    (Physical Education & Exercise Lab, Teacher Training College, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

Interest in analyzing physically active behaviors during school recesses has grown in recent years as the school environment has consolidated (recess, physical education classes, lunch-time, before and after school) as a crucial space to bring these levels towards those recommended through intervention programs and improvements in the school environment. Unfortunately, in most of these studies, children do not achieve the 60 min a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommended by the World Health Organization. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the cross-sectional, longitudinal, and intervention studies objectively measured with accelerometers that have emerged in recent years to determine the amount of MVPA of children at recess. This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The extraction process for the studies included in this systematic review yielded a total of 43 articles. The studies were classified according to the methodological nature of the research: cross-sectional ( n = 34), longitudinal ( n = 3) and quasi-experimental ( n = 6). The results of the studies confirm that during the recess period younger children are physically more active than older ones and that in general, boys are more physically active than girls. In addition, the data show that the school contributes to more than 40% of the total MVPA. The intervention programs led to an increase in MVPA of up to 5%. Providing schools with equipment and facilities shows that intervention programs are beneficial for raising children’s levels of physical activity.

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  • Sergio Pulido Sánchez & Damián Iglesias Gallego, 2021. "Evidence-Based Overview of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity during School Recess: An Updated Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:2:p:578-:d:478838
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    2. Kaori Ishii & Ai Shibata & Mai Sato & Koichiro Oka, 2014. "Recess Physical Activity and Perceived School Environment among Elementary School Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(7), pages 1-12, July.
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    2. David Farbo & Yan Zhang & Robyn Braun-Trocchio & Deborah J. Rhea, 2024. "The Effects of the LiiNK Intervention on Physical Activity and Obesity Rates among Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(10), pages 1-14, September.

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