How Elementary <scp>In‐School</scp> Play Opportunities Relate to Academic Achievement and <scp>Social‐Emotional Well‐Being</scp>: Systematic Review

Burson, Sheri L.; Castelli, Darla M.

doi:10.1111/josh.13217

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“…Continuing to evaluate the benefits of PA related to social‐emotional learning and emotional well‐being can increase the scope of impact from PA interventions. A recent review of recess and social‐emotional benefits underscores greater recognition of potential benefits of PA, particularly for elementary school students 63,64 . Only a few studies explored these types of secondary outcomes, so this topic could benefit from further study to outline the multidimensional impact of implementing a CSPAP during the school day.…”

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Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits

Cornett,

Murfay,

Fulton

2023

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUNDThere are many ways to increase physical activity (PA) during the school day as part of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan. This article reviews policies and practices that can be used during the school day to increase PA for students.METHODSWe searched systematic reviews for articles that met criteria (2010‐2018, phase 1), followed by a search for individual articles addressing topics for which we did not identify a sufficiently relevant or recent review or to update an earlier review that concluded insufficient evidence (2010‐2020, phase 2). We included 45 articles (45 studies, 54 interventions).RESULTSWe grouped studies by intervention type: school‐wide PA approaches to reach all students within the school setting (17), physical education (PE) interventions (13), and interventions related to recess (15). Few studies involved secondary schools or rural settings. Among 45 studies reporting PA behavior or fitness outcomes, 37 reported at least 1 improvement.CONCLUSIONSPA policies, PE, and recess can help improve school health by increasing the PA levels of students.

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Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits

Cornett,

Murfay,

Fulton

2023

Journal of School Health

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“…The physical environment of the school can also contribute to opportunities to interact and build a sense of connectedness. ‘Greening’ of school outdoor space and opportunities to play during the school day have both had positive impacts on mental health outcomes (Bikomeye, Balza, & Beyer, 2021; Burson & Castelli, 2022). The physical school environment can also facilitate physical activity, which has been the target of a host of interventions.…”

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Current evidence and opportunities in child and adolescent public mental health: a research review

Fazel,

Soneson

2023

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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BackgroundA public mental health lens is increasingly required to better understand the complex and multifactorial influences of interpersonal, community and institutional systems on the mental health of children and adolescents.MethodsThis research review (1) provides an overview of public mental health and proposes a new interactional schema that can guide research and practice, (2) summarises recent evidence on public mental health interventions for children and adolescents, (3) highlights current challenges for this population that might benefit from additional attention and (4) discusses methodological and conceptual hurdles and proposes potential solutions.ResultsIn our evidence review, a broad range of universal, selective and indicated interventions with a variety of targets, mechanisms and settings were identified, some of which (most notably parenting programmes and various school‐based interventions) have demonstrated small‐to‐modest positive effects. Few, however, have achieved sustained mental health improvements.ConclusionsThere is an opportunity to re‐think how public mental health interventions are designed, evaluated and implemented. Deliberate design, encompassing careful consideration of the aims and population‐level impacts of interventions, complemented by measurement that embraces complexity through more in‐depth characterisation, or ‘phenotyping’, of interpersonal and environmental elements is needed. Opportunities to improve child and adolescent mental health outcomes are gaining unprecedented momentum. Innovative new methodology, heightened public awareness, institutional interest and supportive funding can enable enhanced study of public mental health that does not shy away from complexity.

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“…Other similar reviews conducted have differed in their methodology. One recent systematic review searched for in-school play opportunities, without focusing on recess [53]. However, they were unable to find studies of other in-school play opportunities and qualitatively reviewed 20 studies on recess.…”

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Educational outcomes of recess in elementary school children: A mixed-methods systematic review

Howie,

Perryman,

Moretta

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Recess provides a key physical activity opportunity for students in school, yet a wide range of recess requirements exist. To design optimal recess policies, the effect of recess on students’ educational outcomes must be better understood. Therefore, the purpose of this mixed-method systematic review is to identify and systematically evaluate research on the effects of recess on student educational outcomes, including behavior, cognitive performance and academic achievement. Methods A systematic search of the literature in ERIC (EBSCO), ProQuest Central, PsycINFO, Teacher Reference Center, MEDLINE Complete (EBSCO), and CINAHL Complete was performed through September 2022. Data was extracted from quantitative studies, and reported themes with exemplar quotes were extracted from qualitative studies. The Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to assess study quality. Results The search identified 932 articles, of which 13 were included in the review, including 8 quantitative and 5 qualitative studies. Eleven studies were conducted in the United States, and reported sample size of studies ranged from 12 to 11,624. Studies found mixed effects on student behavior, discipline referrals and academic achievement. Qualitative studies reported multiple benefits of recess including increased focus, improved problem solving and academic achievement. Conclusions Overall, evidence suggests positive benefits for behavior and either positive or null benefits of recess on academic achievement. However, evidence is limited by non-controlled study designs and diversity in outcome assessments. Additional quantitative evidence is needed to convince policymakers of the specific evidence supporting recess, but also to advise on the optimal recess policies and practices to improve student learning.

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How Elementary In‐School Play Opportunities Relate to Academic Achievement and Social‐Emotional Well‐Being: Systematic Review

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits

Physical Activity Interventions During the School Day: Reviewing Policies, Practices, and Benefits

Current evidence and opportunities in child and adolescent public mental health: a research review

Educational outcomes of recess in elementary school children: A mixed-methods systematic review

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