Physical activity and social interaction assessments in schoolyard settings using the System for Observing Outdoor Play Environments in Neighborhood Schools (SOOPEN).

Marnie F HazlehurstKathleen L WolfCary SimmonsCarolina NietoMary Kathleen SteinerKimberly A GarrettAnna V FainoMònica Ubalde LópezMaría López-ToribioPooja S Tandon

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2023)

Our study using SOOPEN, a reliable new activity observation tool, highlights the multi-dimensional dynamics of physical activity and social interactions in schoolyards, which could be leveraged to promote healthy behaviors during and outside of school hours.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
body mass index
air pollution
sleep quality
particulate matter
depressive symptoms