One beneficial effect that recess has on elementary students is the ability to help students maintain a healthy lifestyle physically. If one decides to mention the topic of obesity, most Americans would say that this is an international problem. One way to combat obesity is giving children a time to exercise throughout the day. Author Christine Gross-Loh, in her article “Give Me That Old-Time Recess,” emphasizes that "in a growing number of studies, diminished opportunities for outdoor playtime have been linked with school difficulties, increased childhood anxiety, disconnection from nature, attention deficit disorder, and the epidemic of childhood obesity” (par. 4). In making this comment, Gross-Loh argues recess among children encourages kids to live a healthy lifestyle by decreasing the risk of a young student facing a childhood disorder that they would have to deal with for the rest of their life. As the article "AAP Emphasizes Importance of Recess in Schools" claims, "Even minor movement during recess counter-balances sedentary time at school and at home and helps the child achieve the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day, a standard strongly supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy" (par. 5). In other words, recess helps children stay active, which is a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To summarize, recess has effects on the lives of children in a physical way.
Sherry Jones in her article “Cutting Back on Play Time; An Increasing Trend Shows More Kids No Longer Get Daily Recess“ argues that although some people may argue that children get enough exercise at home, there is evidence to prove that offering exercise at school is beneficial (par. 28). Jones is insisting that there might be research against research, but that the evidence for recess is stronger. In Rae Pica’s article “Why Kids Need Recess,” Pica acknowledges that some of the children involved in physical activities during the day will be more active at home. Also, for the kids who do not have the opportunity to be active during the school day may not have the time or resources to compensate after-school (par. 6). There have been many studies proving that the physical encouragement for a better and healthier lifestyle. In the article "Mandating Recess Isn’t The Right Play,” the author’s view is: "What would they give up to make recess possible? Story time? Art class? Free time in the classroom? The students won't truly benefit without more fundamental changes to their school day" (par. 4). Encouraging physical activities in an elementary school can even promote a healthy lifestyle in a child’s home life and not only their positive activities during the school day. In conclusion, giving children the opportunity to exercise during a recess period is beneficial to their health.
Sherry Jones in her article “Cutting Back on Play Time; An Increasing Trend Shows More Kids No Longer Get Daily Recess“ argues that although some people may argue that children get enough exercise at home, there is evidence to prove that offering exercise at school is beneficial (par. 28). Jones is insisting that there might be research against research, but that the evidence for recess is stronger. In Rae Pica’s article “Why Kids Need Recess,” Pica acknowledges that some of the children involved in physical activities during the day will be more active at home. Also, for the kids who do not have the opportunity to be active during the school day may not have the time or resources to compensate after-school (par. 6). There have been many studies proving that the physical encouragement for a better and healthier lifestyle. In the article "Mandating Recess Isn’t The Right Play,” the author’s view is: "What would they give up to make recess possible? Story time? Art class? Free time in the classroom? The students won't truly benefit without more fundamental changes to their school day" (par. 4). Encouraging physical activities in an elementary school can even promote a healthy lifestyle in a child’s home life and not only their positive activities during the school day. In conclusion, giving children the opportunity to exercise during a recess period is beneficial to their health.