Abstract: In this qualitative observational research study I will examine how active are children during recess periods in eight different schools; which provide the adequate infrastructure and recreational equipment to promote more participation in health-related physical activity.
Introduction: Physical Activity (PA) in children is linked to improve physiological and psychological health, and the prevention of early chronic diseases in children such as, high cholesterol levels and diabetes. Schools are the perfect settings to promote PA during physical education (PE) classes, and during recess periods, especially when they make available the right infrastructure and equipment to their students.
Methods: Based on my observations, children
Introduction: Physical Activity (PA) in children is linked to improve physiological and psychological health, and the prevention of early chronic diseases in children such as, high cholesterol levels and diabetes. Schools are the perfect settings to promote PA during physical education (PE) classes, and during recess periods, especially when they make available the right infrastructure and equipment to their students.
Methods: Based on my observations, children