Reports

Based on the evidence obtained from the authors’ investigation with Playworks participants and coaches, five strategies were identified for health and physical education practitioners to consider in the implementation of…

This study established initial evidence for a valid and reliable assessment tool to observe school recess environments with a specific focus on safety, resources, student engagement, adult engagement, pro-social/anti-social behavior,…

A new review conducted by RAND Corporation and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation found that Playworks stands out among elementary school programs that support the intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies of…

Urban youth face more barriers to physical activity outside of the school day. Results from this study suggest that youth have the ability to be change makers in the school…

Results from this study provide evidence that school recess can be used to support skills that can impact student behavior during recess and in the classroom. There were an increased…

Children need opportunities to establish positive social connections at school, yet many school playgrounds are challenged by social conflict that can undermine these connections. Because recess is typically the only…

In Jan 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and SHAPE America released new guidance documents for recess. Playworks contributed to the development of these guidance documents and…

Children's desire for fun and active play were influenced by physical playground characteristics and safety, rules and supervision, peer-interactions, and variations in equipment/games. Structural involvement of children in designing, developing…

In a study measuring the physical activity of 453 schoolchildren in Massachusetts, only 15 percent of students achieved the CDC-recommended 60 minutes of daily MVPA throughout the day, and only…