A mixed methods design was used to explore the outcomes of a 6-week, occupational therapy-led Refreshing Recess program designed to build capacity of recess supervisors to create a positive recess experience so that all students can successfully participate in and enjoy active play and socialization with peers.
A mixed methods design was used to explore the outcomes of a 6-week, occupational therapy-led Refreshing Recess program designed to build capacity of recess supervisors to create a positive mealtime environment so that all students can successfully participate in and enjoy recess and socialization with peers. Occupational therapy practitioners provide weekly information and coaching to recess supervisors and embed weekly activities into the recess experience (e.g. team building games, strategies for including students with disabilities, etc.).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
485
6-week program integrated into recess in order to build capacity of recess supervisors to foster active play and socialization so that all students enjoy recess and socialization with peers.
Changes in students' participation and enjoyment of recess play and socialization
Visual analogue survey
Time frame: pretest prior to the program implementation (10 minutes) and posttest 6 weeks later after program implementation (10 minutes)
Changes in recess supervisors knowledge, beliefs, and actions related to supervising recess
Likert scale survey
Time frame: pre-survey prior to program implementation (10 min.) and post-survey following the 6 week program (10 min.)
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