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Physical activity breaks and facilities in US secondary schools
Nancy E Hood1, Natalie Colabianchi, Yvonne M Terry-McElrath
1Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 426 Thompson Street, Room 2346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. nhood@cpoms.org.
The Journal of School Health
|October 3, 2014
Summary
Physical activity breaks and school facilities are linked to healthier weights and increased physical activity in secondary students. Ensuring equitable access to these resources is crucial for student well-being, particularly for lower socioeconomic status students.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Health
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Limited research exists on physical activity breaks and facilities in secondary schools.
- Overweight, obesity, and low physical activity are significant concerns among adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between physical activity breaks, indoor/outdoor facilities, and student health outcomes.
- To examine disparities in access to these resources based on school and student characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Nationally representative surveys of school administrators and 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students from 2008-2012.
- Data collected on physical activity breaks, facilities, student height, weight, and physical activity levels.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of breaks and facilities varied by region, school size, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status (SES).
- Physical activity breaks were associated with lower odds of overweight and obesity in middle school students.
- Higher indoor facilities correlated with lower overweight/obesity rates in low-SES middle schoolers.
- Increased indoor and outdoor facilities were linked to higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in high school students.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity breaks and school facilities can combat adolescent overweight/obesity and inactivity.
- Equitable access to physical activity resources is essential for all secondary students, especially those from lower-SES backgrounds.
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