Table 1 Descriptive statistics
From: An observational study of recess quality and physical activity in urban primary schools
Variable | Mean | SD | Range (possible range) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Recess Quality Score | 41.15 | 7.44 | 19–54 (14–56) |
Safety and Structure of Environment | 14.96 | 3.49 | 6–20 (5–20) |
Adult Engagement and Supervision | 10.61 | 2.49 | 5–16 (4–16) |
Student Behaviors | 15.58 | 3.37 | 5–20 (5–20) |
Physical Activity | |||
Percent of time spent in MVPA | 50.54% | 35.96% | 0–100% |
Percent of time spent in LPA | 36.42% | 29.20% | 0–100% |
Psychological Need Satisfaction | 15.90 | 2.85 | 4–20 (4–20) |
Engagement in Recess Activities (percent of students) | |||
Equipment | 0% | 1% | 0–8% |
Organized activities | 30% | 24% | 0–92% |
Anti-social behavior | 1% | 3% | 0–22% |
Non-engaged in play | 30% | 22% | 0–84% |
Nature | 2% | 6% | 0–34% |
Running/chasing games | 17% | 15% | 0–76% |
Traditional playground games | 16% | 14% | 0–68% |
Rough and tumble play | 2% | 7% | 0–52% |