From Survey to Action: Class Activity Data
The class fills out an anonymous survey on physical activity, sleep, screen time and barriers to moving, then analyzes the charts against the WHO guideline. In groups, they design and lead a 5-minute recess activity aimed at overcoming the most common barrier.
How to play
- Each student answers, on a phone or tablet and taking turns if devices are short, an anonymous five-question survey: daily minutes of moderate to vigorous activity, days of sports, hours of sleep, hours of recreational screen time and main barrier to being active (4 min).
- Project the automatic charts and compare them with the WHO guideline of 60 minutes a day for those under 18; the class identifies the two most common barriers (6 min).
- Groups of five or six design a 5-minute recess activity that tackles one of those barriers: lack of time, embarrassment, not knowing how to play, lack of space (8 min).
- Each group leads its activity for the rest of the class for 3 minutes (15 min).
- Vote on the two activities to propose to the school for recess (2 min).
Rules
- The survey is anonymous and collects no identifying information.
- No one has to answer a question they don't want to.
- Activities must work in street clothes with little or no equipment.
- Respect everyone's answers, with no comments or teasing.
Variations
Easier
A three-question survey with the chart prepared by the teacher.
Standard
A five-question survey, analysis and group-led recess activities.
Harder
Repeat the survey two weeks after launching the activities to measure the change.
Adaptations
- Visual impairment: the survey works with a screen reader or can be answered orally.
- Wheelchair user: each group must check that its activity is inclusive and try it out with them.
- Autism: takes the role of chart analyst in the group.
Learning goals
- Analyze real physical activity data from the class.
- Compare personal habits with health guidelines.
- Design and lead physical activity ideas that boost participation.
Equipment for a class of 25
- tablets or phones: 14
- worksheets: 6
- cones: 20
- balls: 6
Teacher tip
Free survey tools create the charts automatically; set it up beforehand and share it with a QR code. Talking about barriers like embarrassment or lack of time gives you great insight for improving your own classes.
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