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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Enhancing Physical Literacy Domains Through the Spectrum of Teaching Styles in Recess-Based Active Breaks: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Domenico Monacis, Giacomo Pascali, Dario Colella

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Article in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Domenico MonacisDepartment of Education and Sports Sciences, Pegaso University, 80143 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6000-7579
Giacomo PascaliDepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-1617-403X
Dario ColellaDepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8676-4540

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Abstract

backgroundThe integration of active breaks during the school day has been widely demonstrated to be effective in counteracting sedentary behaviors. The present study assessed the efficacy of a structured active breaks (ABs) intervention implemented during recess on multiple domains of Physical Literacy (PL) in primary-school children.

methodsA single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 139 children (aged 9-10 years). Classes were randomized into an Experimental Group (EG,

resultsA mixed-design MANOVA revealed a significant multivariate Time × Group interaction (

conclusionsTransforming recess into a structured opportunity for movement through ABs effectively enhances physical, cognitive, and affective domains. This intervention represents a sustainable strategy for Health-Promoting Schools to foster PL and psychophysical well-being without reducing curricular instruction time.

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active breakshealth promotionphysical literacyprimary schoolselective attention

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PMID42194160
PMCPMC13204586

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