The effect of a classroom activity break on physical activity levels and adiposity in primary school children
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AIM: Despite recognition that regular physical activity is essential for good health, many children do not accumulate sufficient daily physical activity. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a classroom-based activity break on accelerometer-determined moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and adiposity in primary school children. METHODS: One hundred twenty children from seven primary schools in Northern Ireland participated in the study. In each school, one class of children was randomly assigned to an intervention group and another class to a control group. Teachers of the intervention classes led a 5-min activity break three times per day for 12 weeks. Accelerometer-determined MVPA, height, weight and four skinfolds were measured at baseline and post-intervention. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the intervention group significantly increased weekday MVPA (+9.5 min) from baseline to post-intervention. There were no significant changes in BMI; however, an increase in sum-of-skinfolds of the intervention group was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Classroom-based activity breaks led by the teacher are successful in increasing children's physical activity levels. The programme shows a positive step in improving overall physical activity levels and contributing to the goal of 60 min daily MVPA.
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All 4 studies reporting class PA breaks found positive outcomes for MVPA or PA, but the risk of bias (quality and/or sample size) led to a limited-evidence rating.
“In our review, all 4 studies reporting class PA breaks found positive outcomes for MVPA or PA, but the risk of bias (quality and/or sample size) led to a limited-evidence rating.59, 60, 72, 98”
From A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children (2020) · cites this paper as [60]
Class PA breaks appear to have potential for sustainability, with 2 of the 4 studies reviewed reporting good teacher compliance and with all 4 studies having been conducted over at least 8 weeks.
“This type of intervention appears to have potential for sustainability, with 2 of the 4 studies we reviewed reporting good teacher compliance59, 72 and with all 4 studies having been conducted over at least 8 weeks.59, 60, 72, 98”
From A mixed-studies systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary time in children (2020) · cites this paper as [60]
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- Authors
- Drummy, C., Murtagh, E. M., McKee, D. P., Breslin, G., Davison, G. W., & Murphy, M. H.
- Affiliations
- University of Ulster (GB)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- Stranmillis University College (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Murtagh, Elaine M
- Venue
- Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2016-05-11
- Volume
- 52
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 745-749
- ISSN
- 1034-4810 (ISSN-L)
- 1440-1754
- OpenAlex
- W2357228821
- Cited by
- 75
- References
- 44
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2
- FWCI
- 4.29
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
- Keywords
- elementary school students, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, adiposity, skinfold thickness, school-based physical activity intervention, childhood obesity prevention
- MeSH terms
- Child, Female, Humans, Male, Northern Ireland, Schools, Exercise, Adiposity
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