Changing Policy and Practice to Support Students’ Physical Activity.

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Changing Policy and Practice to Support Students’ Physical Activity

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Changing Policy and Practice to Support Students’ Physical Activity

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Recess

• The Fourth R1

– “Time scheduled during the school day but outside the classroom allowing students to participate in both physical and social activities of their choosing”

1 Waite-Stupiansky & Findley, 20012 Beighle, 2012

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Here is What RecessLooks Like

• All elementary school children should have recess daily– What are they really getting?

• 7% of 1st graders and 8% of 3rd graders have never had recess3

• 14% of 1st graders and 15% of 3rd graders only receive 1-15 minutes of recess3

– Only 12% of schools require recess– Only 20% of districts have wellness

policiesrequiring recess3 NCES, 2006

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What’s Going On in Your School?

1. How often do you offer recess?

2. How active are children during recess?

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Region

West

Central

Southeast

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Percent of Schools Reporting No Recess

Source of Data: United States Department of Education, NCES, Fast Response Survey System, 2005

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School Locale

Rural

Town

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City

Percent of Schools Reporting No Recess

Source of Data: United States Department of Education, NCES, Fast Response Survey System, 2005

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3.3

6.3

5.72

16.67

Percent Minority Enrollment

>50%

21-49%

6-20%

<6%

Percent of Schools Reporting No Recess

Source of Data: United States Department of Education, NCES, Fast Response Survey System, 2005

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Series1

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4.3

5.38

6.23

21.7

Free and Reduced Lunch

>75%

50-74

35-49%

<35%

Percent of Schools Reporting No Recess

Source of Data: United States Department of Education, NCES, Fast Response Survey System, 2005

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Efficient Activity

• All children should be given opportunities to be active during recess– Girls are active 15%-52% of recess time– Boys are active 16%-68% of recess time

• Recess time varies by ethnicity• Time allocated to recess is shrinking

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Percent of districts that increased time

Percentage Change

Recess Time vs. Other Subjects

Percent of districts that decreased lesson time

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When Recess is Frequent and Efficient…

• Recess can contribute as much as 40% of a child’s daily physical activity

• “Ready for Recess” – can maximize recess time

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“Ready for Recess” Benefits • Improves classroom behavior and

attentiveness– May improve academic achievement

• Provides an opportunity to have fun, socialize and play

• Helps children accumulate recommended amounts of activity and supports a healthier lifestyle

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Why we should get “Ready for Recess”

• Recess offered throughout the day can improve student behavior and concentration2

2 Beighle, 2012

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Why we should get “Ready for Recess”

96% of principals say recess has a positive impact on social

development4

4 Retrieved from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gallup Poll, 2009-2010

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Why we should get “Ready for Recess”

97% of principals say recess has a positive impact on

general well-being44 Retrieved from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,

Gallup Poll, 2009-2010

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Why we should get “Ready for Recess”

40% of school districts have reduced or eliminated recess to free up time for

core academics44 Retrieved from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gallup Poll, 2009-2010

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Why we should get “Ready for Recess”

25% of elementary schools no longer provide recess

to all grades4

4 Retrieved from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Gallup Poll, 2009-2010

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Get Ready for Recess with Research-Based Solutions

• Now what?

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Ready for Recess: How it Works

• Train recess supervisors5

• Divide the play space into “activity zones”6

• Provide recess equipment to encourage children to be active7

• Several low-cost approaches can increase student physical activity8

5 Connolly & McKenzie 1995; Huberty, Siahpush, Beighle et al 20106 Ridgers, Stratton, Fairclough, et al 20077 Verstraete, Cardon, De Clercq, et al 20068 Loucaides, Jago, and Charalambous 2009; Huberty, Siahpush, Beighle et al 2010

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Ready for Recess: Research Results

• Recreational equipment + staff training = Improved physical activity

During Recess

During School Day

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Ready for Recess: Policy Details

• Employ qualified persons– All staff should be trained to implement

physical activity for youth

• Support staff with professional development training

– Engage in activity to encourage and promote

physical activity– Modify for specific populations (i.e., girls)– Equipment use during recess

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Ready for Recess: Policy Details

• Policy requiring a safe environment with activity promoting equipment– Fancy equipment is not needed– Offer recreational equipment and train

staff on how to use to encourage physical activity

– Consider asking youth what they would like to have on the playground

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Ready for Recess: Policy Details

• Partner with community stakeholders to enhance physical activity during recess– Stakeholders can contribute funds for

equipment and trainings, and volunteer to supervise and mentor during recess

– Utilize university students in need of experience• Help with physical activity trainings• Teach new activities

– Partner with corporations• Many corporations have volunteer

programs for employees to work with schools

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Ready for Recess: Policy Details

• Designate a school physical activity director to oversee recess offerings– Assist in planning environment and assure

equipment is available– Help to engage community stakeholders

• Regulations offering state and federal incentives for schools to offer evidence-based approaches during recess

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How do I get staff to buy-in?

• Model enthusiasm• Provide professional development• Emphasize attention and behavior

benefits of recess• Provide funds for equipment• Encourage teachers to provide recess

and play with the kids to see them in a different light

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Ready for Recess: Final Thoughts

• More frequent, but shorter, recess periods

• Activity time should not be taken away during recess for punishment

• Temperature policies• Extra recess as a reward or party

“treat”

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Ready for Recess: Resources

• livewellomaha.org/ReadyforRecess/

• Take this quick survey for a chance to

win a prize!

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Contact Us

• “Ready for Recess” works to reverse the trend of childhood obesity by encouraging school administrators, educators, staff and parents to maximize the benefits of recess

Jennifer Huberty, Ph.D. Aaron Beighle, Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected]

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Thank You!