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Connections between play location during recess, physical activity, and school connectedness: a US case study
Kylie Wilson1, Marissa Schulke2, Catherine Hudson3
1College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 550 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States.
Health Promotion International
|June 24, 2025
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Physical Activity
- School Health
Background:
- School connectedness and physical activity are vital for children's development.
- Recess is a key opportunity for promoting these outcomes.
- Limited research exists on play location's impact on recess physical activity and school connectedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationships between self-reported play locations during outdoor recess, physical activity intensity, and school connectedness in elementary students.
- To understand how different play areas in the schoolyard influence children's physical activity levels.
- To investigate the association between play location, physical activity, and school connectedness.
Main Methods:
- Online surveys administered to 746 fourth and fifth grade students.
- Structural equation modeling to assess data fit with hypothesized relationships.
- Generalized estimating equations to evaluate associations between play location, physical activity, and school connectedness.
Main Results:
- Most play occurred on fields (43%), courts (23%), and play structures (22%).
- Higher physical activity was reported on courts and fields compared to play structures.
- No significant relationships were found between play location and school connectedness, or between physical activity and school connectedness.
Conclusions:
- Schoolyard design and play location significantly impact physical activity intensity during recess.
- Further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between school connectedness, play location, and physical activity.
- Targeted interventions and thoughtful schoolyard design can enhance children's social and physical well-being.
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