Hot off The Press Headline Research Findings on the ESP Playground Equipment Project in Lincoln
The overall findings demonstrate a positive impact over the period of the study as a result of the installations of the playground markings and the training of staff.
The headline finding were:
- 7.5% increase in observed physical activity level
- Physical activity levels continued to increase throughout the research period
- Increase of 4.9 minutes of Moderate to Vigourous Physical Activity per day per child post intervention
- Approximately 70% of those children recorded using accelerometers increased their activity levels
- There was a surprising 7% decrease in physical activity levels in the control school (where no markings/training took place)
- Initially the playground had more impact on the activity levels of boys, but over time the girls increased their activity levels more (8.6% v 6.9%)
- 39% increase in the number of adults supporting physical activity during the observations
- Most staff identified the benefits of the playground markings and playground equipment
- Responses varied depending on the extent to which the training had been embedded in practice
- There was little evidence of change in self perception over the period of the study
This report is the first part of an independent test carried out by Roehampton University. Contact ESP today for further information on this exciting playground project.
Posted: 27th September 2011 in Case Studies, News, Primary News, Secondary News, SEN News
