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- Title
Recess--It's Indispensable!
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of recess in elementary schools in the U.S. It notes the concern of the members of the Play, Policy and Practice Interest Forum on the elimination of recess in schools which was accelerated through the passage of the No Child Left Behind in 2001 that centers on the argument between academics and safety issues. It explores the cognitive, socio-emotional and physical benefits of recess which served as a great time for children to socialize through play. It notes the recommendations of Play, Policy and Practice Interest Forum which emphasizes that recess will reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Subjects
UNITED States; OUTDOOR recreation for children; PHYSICAL education; ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; ELEMENTARY schools; NO Child Left Behind Act of 2001; SCHOOL children -- Social aspects; PREVENTION of childhood obesity; DIABETES in children; PREVENTION
- Publication
YC: Young Children, 2009, Vol 64, Issue 5, p66
- ISSN
1538-6619
- Publication type
Article