Investigating the use of playgrounds by tweens: a systematic observation study

Amholt, Thea Toft; Pawlowski, Charlotte Skau; Jespersen, Jeanette Fich; Schipperijn, Jasper

doi:10.1080/21594937.2022.2136468

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“…This study was a part of a larger study investigating PA behavior on different school playgrounds. Therefore, an elaboration on the selection criteria and in-and exclusion criteria for participants can be found in Amholt et al 19 Researchers handed out GPS and accelerometer placed in an adjustable waist belt. Verbal and written instructions were provided on how to wear and remove the belt as well as how to charge the GPS.…”

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Individual and day‐to‐day differences in domain‐specific physical activity of 10‐ to 11‐year‐old children in Denmark—Measured using GPS and accelerometry

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Amholt,

Schipperijn

2024

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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ObjectivePhysical activity (PA) and the achievement of 60 min of moderate‐to‐physical‐activity daily is declining in school‐aged‐children, and effective strategies to increase PA is needed. We aimed to examine the individual and day‐to‐day distribution of PA on schooldays among children aged 10–11 in 4 domains—school, home, transport, and other.MethodsData were collected from August to September 2020 using accelerometer and GPS data to measure daily PA‐levels and to locate in which domain PA occurs. Daily PA‐levels were assessed in each domain, and analyses of the individual and day‐to‐day differences in PA‐levels were calculated.ResultsThe school domain contributed the most to children's daily MVPA with 47% of average MVPA, followed by the home domain with 26% of daily average MVPA, the other domain with 19% of daily average MVPA and the transport domain with 8% of daily average MVPA. Our results showed individual differences in where PA occurs, day‐to‐day differences in total MVPA and day‐to‐day differences in the MVPA‐levels across domains.ConclusionsThe school domain contributed the most to children's MVPA‐levels followed by the domains of home, other, and transport. Our study indicated that PA‐levels and the distribution of PA across domains differ from day‐to‐day. Future interventions should target more than one domain to accommodate these individual‐ and day‐to‐day differences in the goal of increasing PA‐levels and to reduce the decline in PA seen from childhood to adolescence.

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Individual and day‐to‐day differences in domain‐specific physical activity of 10‐ to 11‐year‐old children in Denmark—Measured using GPS and accelerometry

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Amholt,

Schipperijn

2024

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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Where the children play: Gender gaps in recess physical activity by age and playground area

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Howie,

Weber

et al. 2024

Preventive Medicine Reports

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Motivating playgrounds: understanding how school playgrounds support autonomy, competence, and relatedness of tweens

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Veitch

et al. 2022

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose Physical activity (PA) is an important factor contributing to general health. PA declines rapidly during tween years (9–12 years) when children’s social world changes. School playgrounds can contribute substantially to children’s PA, but little is known about how to motivate tweens to use school playgrounds. Using the three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) proposed by the Self-Determination Theory, this qualitative study aimed to investigate how school playgrounds can support tweens’ needs. Methods Tweens (n = 56) participated in focus group go-along interviews in their school playground. Results We found that tweens needed a variety of play possibilities (autonomy) that challenged their skills (competence) as well as areas to retract and be with friends (relatedness). Conclusion This research highlights the importance of incorporating tweens’ perspectives in playground design to attract and retain them in play and PA in school playgrounds.

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Investigating the use of playgrounds by tweens: a systematic observation study

Cited by 4 publications

References 40 publications

Individual and day‐to‐day differences in domain‐specific physical activity of 10‐ to 11‐year‐old children in Denmark—Measured using GPS and accelerometry

Individual and day‐to‐day differences in domain‐specific physical activity of 10‐ to 11‐year‐old children in Denmark—Measured using GPS and accelerometry

Where the children play: Gender gaps in recess physical activity by age and playground area

Motivating playgrounds: understanding how school playgrounds support autonomy, competence, and relatedness of tweens

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