Table 5 Factor loadings for parents’ perceptions of recess policies
From: Parents’ perceptions of school recess policies and practices
Individual Items | Loadings |
|---|---|
Recess is an important part of the school day | 0.874 |
Schools should not be allowed to take away recess for behavior problems in the classroom | 0.612 |
Schools should not spend money on recess | 0.742 |
Recess is just as important as any other subject at school | 0.799 |
Children learn important social skills during recess | 0.866 |
Recess is good for children’s health | 0.877 |
Physical activity is not important during the school day | 0.787 |
Schools should be focused on academic achievement, not being physically active | 0.801 |
Play has no place in the school day | 0.919 |
I do not care what happens during recess at my child’s school | 0.634 |
Schools have more important issues to focus on other than recess | 0.715 |
Schools should not be allowed to take away recess for not completing academic work | 0.996 |