Search Results - "Recess Breaks"

Generalization and Maintenance of Participation in Parkour and Team Handball Recess in Elementary Schools.

Authors: Cheng, Shu Vanluyten, Kian Ward, Phillip et al.

Source: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jul2025, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p602-611.

Differences in Children's Physical Activity During Outdoor and Indoor School Recess in Hot Weather.

Authors: Poulos, Allison Hassan, Umar Wilson, Kylie et al.

Source: Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Jun2026, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p1-8.

Compliance With a Statewide Recess Policy and School Recess Practices in Arizona Public Elementary Schools Over 3 Years (2021–2023).

Authors: Kulinna, Pamela Hodges Wilson, Kylie Schulke, Marissa et al.

Source: Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Jun2026, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p1-11.

Elementary School Students’ Likes and Dislikes About Outside, Inside and Meal/Snack Recess.

Authors: Lodewyk, Ken McNamara, Lauren

Source: Educational Considerations. 2025, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p1-16. 16p.

Subject Terms: *School recess breaks, *Elementary schools, *Student interests, *Play environments, Social interaction, Snack foods, Gender differences (Sociology), Outdoor games

Pediatricians speak up for recess.

Source: Week Junior (US Edition). 5/22/2026, Vol. 7 Issue 318, p5-5. 1/7p. 1 Color Photograph.

Should recess be totally free time?

Source: Week Junior (US Edition). 4/17/2026, Vol. 7 Issue 313, p8-8. 1/9p. 1 Color Photograph.

Getting recess right: A researcher shares best practices.

Authors: Heubeck, Elizabeth

Source: Education Week. Dec2025, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p12-17. 6p. 4 Color Photographs.

Subject Terms: *Student well-being, *School recess breaks, *Play-based learning, *Educational equalization, *School rules & regulations, Physical activity

Exploring Recess Policies and Practices in Middle Schools: A School Leadership Perspective.

Authors: Olsen, Edward B. Wyant, James D. Tsuda, Emi et al.

Source: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jan2025, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p133-144.

Relación entre la edad y tamaño corporal con el número de pasos en un recreo escolar en adolescentes.

Authors: Alarcón Villablanca, Sebastián Vidal-Espinoza, Rubén Urra-Albornoz, Camilo et al.

Source: Sportis: Scientific Journal of School Sport, Physical Education & Psychomotricity. abr2026, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p1-15.

When and where to intervene: identifying key school segments to enhance adolescent physical activity.

Authors: Gasser, Marion Nadenbousch, Andrea-Maria Egger, Fabienne et al.

Source: Frontiers in Sports & Active Living. 2026, p1-13.

The Inaugural Journal of Physical Activity and Health Article of the Year Awards.

Authors: Mielke, Gregore Iven Carson, Valerie van Sluijs, Esther et al.

Source: Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Jun2025, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p641-643.

Physical Activity Disparities between Students with and without Disabilities across School-Based Physical Activity Contexts

Authors: Kahyun Nam Pamela H. Kulinna Hans van der Mars et al.

Source: Journal of School Health. 2026 96(5).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, At Risk Persons, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Secondary School Students, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Recess Breaks, Physical Education

Generalization of Parkour Skill Trials From Physical Education to Organized Recess in Elementary School.

Authors: Shu Cheng¹ shu.cheng@kuleuven.be

Source: Physical Educator. 2025, Vol. 82 Issue 2, p150-171. 22p.

Subject Terms: *Physical education for children, *School recess breaks, *Second grade (Education), *Physical education, Parkour

EFFECT OF THE GAMIFICATION "THE ANDALUZO'S ADVENTURE" ON SCHOOLCHILDREN'S MOTIVATION, INTENTION TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, AND WEEKLY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

Authors: Berdonces-Sola, Juan Antonio Mayorga-Vega, Daniel Viciana, Jesús et al.

Source: Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte. sep2025, Vol. 20 Issue 65, p1-14.

Perpassando o recreio escolar pelo viés da Teoria Ator-Rede.

Alternate Title: Going through school recess through the Actor-Network-Theory.
Pasando por el recreo escolar a través de la Teoría del Actor-Red.

Authors: de Oliveira das Mercês, Simone Santos Honorato, Cayo

Source: Revista Educação: Teoria e Prática. 2025, Vol. 35 Issue 69, p1-18. 18p.

Instructional Strategies to Maintain Students' Attention: A National Teacher Survey on Classroom-Based Breaks.

Authors: Godwin, Karrie E. Moreno, Amanda Leroux, Audrey J. et al.

Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. Apr2026, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p2333-2345. 13p.

Subject Terms: *Teaching methods, *School recess breaks, *Early childhood education, *COVID-19 pandemic, *Student engagement, Questionnaires

THE CASE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL RECESS.

Authors: RAMSTETTER, CATHERINE BRICKMAN, CHARLENE WOODHAM

Source: Principal Leadership. Sep2025, Vol. 26, p19-21. 3p.

Subject Terms: *School recess breaks, *Student well-being, *Middle schools, Scheduling, Mental health promotion, Psychological well-being

Heat-Resilient Schoolyards: Relations Between Temperature, Shade, and Physical Activity of Children During Recess.

Authors: Lanza, Kevin Alcazar, Melody Durand, Casey P. et al.

Source: Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Feb2023, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p134-141.

Differences in Schoolchildren's Emotional State after Indoor versus Outdoor Recess in Extreme-Heat Weather

Authors: Allison Poulos Umar A. Hassan Kylie Wilson et al.

Source: Journal of School Health. 2026 96(4).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Recess Breaks, Well Being, Mental Health, Weather, Grade 4, Grade 5, Elementary School Students, Heat, Affective Behavior, Recreational Facilities

Geographic Terms: Arizona (Phoenix)

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Positive and Negative Affect Schedule

Quantifying Objective In-School Physical Activity during Recess and Physical Education in 6-12-Year-Old Children

Authors: Riley Galloway Hunter Haynes Anna Nelson et al.

Source: Journal of School Health. 2026 96(4).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Child Health, Elementary School Students, Physical Education, Recess Breaks, Measurement, Gender Differences, Racial Differences, Grades (Scholastic), Physical Education Teachers