Effectiveness Review
A summary evidence table for this Community Guide review is not available because the CPSTF finding is based on the following published systematic review:
Masini A, Marini S, Gori D, Leoni E, Rochira A, Dallolio L. Evaluation of school-based interventions of activity breaks in primary schools: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2020;23:377-84.
The number of studies and publications do not always correspond (e.g., a publication may include several studies or one study may be explained in several publications).
Effectiveness Review
Buchele Harris H, Cortina KS, Templin T, Colabianchi N, Chen W. Impact of coordinated bilateral physical activities on attention and concentration in school-aged children. BioMed Research International 2018; 28(2018):2539748. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2539748.eCollection 2018.
Carlson JA, Engelberg JK, Cain KL, Conway TL, Mignano AM, et al. Implementing classroom physical activity breaks: associations with student physical activity and classroom behavior. Preventive Medicine 2015; 81:67–72.
Drummy C, Murtagh EM, McKee DP, Breslin G, Davison GW, et al. The effect of a classroom activity break on physical activity levels and adiposity in primary school children. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2016; 52(7):745–9.
Erwin HE, Beighle A, Morgan CF, Noland M. Effect of a low-cost, teacher-directed classroom intervention on elementary students’ physical activity. Journal of School Health 2011; 81(8):455–61.
Fedewa AL, Fettrow E, Erwin H, Ahn S, Farook M. Academic-based and aerobic-only movement breaks: are there differential effects on physical activity and achievement? Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2018; 89(2):153–63.
Glapa A, Grzesiak J, Laudanska-Krzeminska I, Chin MK, Edginton CR, et al. The impact of brain brake classroom-based physical activities on attitudes toward physical activity in polish school children in third to fifth grade. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018;15(2):E368.
Howie EK, Schatz J, Pate RR. Acute effects of classroom exercise breaks on executive function and math performance: a dose-response study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 2015; 86(3):217–24.
Katz DL, Cushman D, Reynolds J, Njkie V, Treu JA, et al. Putting physical activity where it fits in the school day: preliminary results of the ABC (Activity Bursts in the Classroom) for fitness program. Preventing Chronic Disease 2010; 7(4):A82.
Ma JK, Le Mare L, Gurd BJ. Classroom-based high-intensity interval activity improves off-task behavior in primary school students. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism 2014; 39(12):1332–7.
Ma JK, Le Mare L, Gurd BJ. Four minutes of in-class high-intensity interval activity improves selective attention in 9- to 11-year olds. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism 2015; 40(3):238–44.
Murtagh E, Mulvihill M, Markey O. Bizzy Break! The effect of a classroom-based activity break on in-school physical activity levels of primary school children. Pediatric Exercise Science 2013; 25:300–7.
Popeska B, Jovanova-Mitkovska S, Chin MK, Edginton CR, Mok MMC, et al. Implementation of Brain Breaks® in the classroom and effects on attitudes toward physical activity in a Macedonian school setting. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018; 15(6):E1127.
Schmidt M, Benzing V, Kamer M. Classroom-based physical activity breaks and children’s attention: cognitive engagement Works! Frontiers in Psychology 2016; 7:1474.
van den Berg V, Saliasi E, de Groot RHM, Chinapaw MJM, et al. Improving cognitive performance of 9-12 years old children: just dance? A randomize control trial. Frontiers in Psychology 2019; 10:174.
Watson AJL, Timperio A, Brown H, Hesketh KD. A pilot primary school active break program (ACTI-BREAK): Effects on academic and physical activity outcomes for students in Years 3 and 4. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2019; 22(4):438–43.
Whitt-Glover MC, Ham SA, Yancey AK. Instant recess: a practical tool for increasing physical activity during school day. Progress in Community Health Partnerships 2011; 5(3):289–97.
Interventions evaluated in the following studies integrated physical activity with educational lessons and were considered by the CPSTF in a separate review of physically active lesson interventions.
Goh TL, Hannon J, Webster C et al. Effects of a TAKE 10! Classroom-based physical activity intervention on third- to fifth-grade children’s on-task behavior. Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2016; 13(7):712–8.
Graham DJ, Lucas-Thompson RG, O’Donnell MB. Jump In! An investigation of school physical activity climate, and a pilot study assessing the acceptability and feasibility of a novel tool to increase activity during learning. Frontiers in Public Health 2014; 28(2):58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2014.00058.eCollection 2014.
Grieco LA, Jowers EM, Bartholomew JB. Physically active academic lessons and time on task: the moderating effect of body mass index. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2009; 41(10):1921–6.
Grieco LA, Jowers EM, Errisuriz VL, Bartholomew JB. Physically active vs. sedentary academic lessons: a dose response study for elementary student time on task. Preventive Medicine 2016; 89:98–103.
Mahar MT, Murphy SK, Rowe DA, Golden J, Shields AT, et al. Effects of a classroom-based program on physical activity and on-task behavior. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2006; 38(12):2086–94.
Stewart JA, Dennison DA, Kohl HW, Doyle A. Exercise level and energy expenditure in the TAKE 10! in-class physical activity program. Journal of School Health 2004; 74(10):397–400.
Effectiveness Review
Refer to the existing systematic review for information about the search strategy:
Masini A, Marini S, Gori D, Leoni E, Rochira A, Dallolio L. Evaluation of school-based interventions of activity breaks in primary schools: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2020;23:377-84.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strategies for Classroom Physical Activity in Schools. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 2018.
Masini A, Marini S, Gori D, Leoni E, Rochira A, Dallolio L. Evaluation of school-based interventions of activity breaks in primary schools: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2020; vol 23: 377-384.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Washington, DC: US Department of Health and Human Services; 2018.