Efectos de los recreos activos sobre la motivación intrínseca, las relaciones socio afectivas y el disfrute en niños de 9 a 12 años. Revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

This research aims to review the literature about active recreation and its effects on intrinsic motivation, socio-affective relationships, and enjoyment. Those effects were evaluated in 9- to 12-year-old scholars. Through preliminary research, the papers for the analysis were found in different databases such as Google Scholar, Sport Discus, Dialnet, Scopus, Springer, Taylor, and Ebsco. Additionally, only articles published between 2007 and 2020 were taken into account so that only 13 of them accomplished the pre-established criteria for this study. Those studies used reconstructed materials, marks on the playground, and divisions separated into areas to play. The studies showed positives outcomes in children’s motivation to do physical activity. In the majority of cases, it was observed a remarkable increment in moderate to vigorous physical activity and vigorous physical activity. Likewise, in children’s socio-affective relationships, the results were positive since conflicts decreased when using the material and space in breaks. Finally, regarding enjoyment, the results were also practical due to the variety of games and activities proposed in recreation. Thus, these outcomes demonstrate the importance of implementing an active recreation program in schools