TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring key informants’ perceptions of weather-modified recess
AU - Ouellette, Carson
AU - Martin, Gina
AU - Hyndman, Brendon
AU - Button, Brenton
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Outdoor recess presents an opportunity for children to be physically active, socialize with their peers, and spend time in nature. Inclement weather may detract from these activities. The purpose of this study is to explore how teachers and administrators adapt their school day during inclement weather and how it may impact the wellbeing of students. Ten elementary school teachers and administrators with an average of 10 years of experience were interviewed. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using content analysis. Key informants reported that approximately 26 days of recess per year are modified to be indoors due to inclement weather. Two key themes were identified: consequences of indoor recess and modifiable barriers to wellbeing activities in inclement weather. Indoor recess reduces students’ opportunities for physical activity, experiencing nature, and socializing with peers. It is pertinent to children’s wellbeing that these opportunities are maximized throughout the school year.
AB - Outdoor recess presents an opportunity for children to be physically active, socialize with their peers, and spend time in nature. Inclement weather may detract from these activities. The purpose of this study is to explore how teachers and administrators adapt their school day during inclement weather and how it may impact the wellbeing of students. Ten elementary school teachers and administrators with an average of 10 years of experience were interviewed. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using content analysis. Key informants reported that approximately 26 days of recess per year are modified to be indoors due to inclement weather. Two key themes were identified: consequences of indoor recess and modifiable barriers to wellbeing activities in inclement weather. Indoor recess reduces students’ opportunities for physical activity, experiencing nature, and socializing with peers. It is pertinent to children’s wellbeing that these opportunities are maximized throughout the school year.
KW - Weather
KW - children
KW - recess
KW - school
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85190423704&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/14729679.2024.2335161
DO - 10.1080/14729679.2024.2335161
M3 - Journal Article
AN - SCOPUS:85190423704
SN - 1472-9679
JO - Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
JF - Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
ER -