Policy Impacts on Physical Education and Recess
Article Summary

Policy Impacts on Physical Education and Recess

February 2013
Author:
Monica Lounsbery, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Topic:
Schools, School Policies, Physical Education, Recess
Population Served:
Unspecified
Location by State:
National
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Summary:

The Challenge: The implementation and enforcement of school wellness policies vary widely, and many schools have dramatically reduced or completely eliminated physical education (PE) and recess.

Make an impact: Schools with regular PE, recess and classroom activity breaks can help increase children's physical activity levels.

What the findings are about: This study assessed the relationship between elementary school district and school PE policies, school PE environment, and PE and recess time.

Key Findings and Recommendations:
  • Few PE policies were significantly related to the number of weekly PE or recess minutes.
  • School policies that required an annual evaluation of PE programs were significantly related to more PE time; however, the adoption of such policies was rare.
  • District PE policy adoption encourages similar policies at the school level and having district policies for PE may be very important.

 

Read the full article: District and School Physical Education Policies: Implications for Physical Education and Recess Time

Suggested Citations:
Lounsbery, M.A.F., et al. (2013). District and School Physical Education Policies: Implications for Physical Education and Recess Time. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(1Suppl): S131-S141.
 

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