| 755 | Saturday, April 16, 2005 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:N230b |
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| Do Children Burn Calories on Playgrounds? |
| Part one of this presentation will share the results of a study of the energy expenditure of boy and girl students in Pre-K through third grade during 30 minutes of play on a play structure. An analysis of energy expenditure of children and their play behaviors on a play structure over a 20 week period of time will be presented.
Part two of this presentation will share the results of a study of playground markings and the physical activity levels of students in grades 1-5. Discussions on the possibility of developing a "high activity school playground environment" will be explored. |
Keyword(s): physical activity, play, research
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| Speakers: Melinda Bossenmeyer, Peaceful Playgrounds, Los Angeles, CA; and Louis Bowers, South Florida-Tampa/Univ Of, Tampa, FL |