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Physical inactivity is an important health concern for children Children spend the bulk of their days during most times of the year in school, and school outdoor time (recess) contributes up to 70% of children’s weekday physical activity Recess confers many benefits, such as improved academic performance, better classroom behavior, lower stress, and improved social skills Although the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in closure of schools nationwide, school officials will need to consider all aspects of keeping children healthy when they return to school Public health officials and exercise professionals may be asked to provide guidance to school officials regarding strategies for implementing recess Eliminating recess should not be one of those strategies Although a number of other strategies (e g , designating areas of the schoolyard for each class) have been proposed to limit virus transmission during recess, this commentary translates science on recess to general guidelines and specific strategies that can be followed, specifically in the context of maintaining the benefits of recess Keeping children healthy upon return to school is paramount, and allowing participation in recess is a key component to promoting children’s health in schools
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