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Andrew E Springer1, Yasas Tanguturi, Nalini Ranjit
1Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health-Austin Regional Campus, Austin, TX, USA. Andrew.E.Springer@uth.tmc.edu
Objectives:
To estimate the prevalence of recess-based moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA) among third-grade students attending low-income, urban schools in Texas.
Methods:
Structured observations (N = 77 class and 616 student observations) using SOFIT were conducted over 3 months in 8 elementary schools with majority Hispanic students.
Results:
Students engaged in 66.4% and 19.2% of their ∼20-minute recess time in MVPA and VPA, respectively. Boys engaged in more MVPA and VPA (p < .007). Contextual differences in activity (setting and activity type) were identified.
Conclusions:
Findings underscore the importance of scheduled recess time for children's physical activity.
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