Table 3 Perceived barriers to recess PA mentioned in the post-it note activity
From: Barriers for recess physical activity: a gender specific qualitative focus group exploration
Barriers mentioned in post-it note activity | Total % | Girls % | Boys % |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 34) | (n = 17) | (n = 17) | |
Natural | |||
Weather | 50 | 65 | 35 |
Social | |||
No-one to play with/not allowed in group play | 9 | 12 | 6 |
Conflicts (disagreement, dominance) | 41 | 35 | 47 |
Peer influence | 15 | 18 | 12 |
Lack of teacher support/delayed by teacher | 9 | 12 | 6 |
Physical | |||
Occupied play facilities | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Lack of maintenance | 15 | 12 | 18 |
Lack of grass areas | 9 | 12 | 6 |
Lack of space | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Lack of play facilities | 68 | 71 | 65 |
Lack of access to play facilities | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Boring play facilities | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Organizational | |||
Recess duration | 12 | 12 | 12 |
PE prior to recess | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Allowed to stay inside | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Use of electronic devices | 29 | 29 | 29 |