Arvid Kuritz Successfully Defends Doctoral Thesis on Children's Activity Behavior in Full-Day Schools
Arvid Kuritz has successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Aktivitätsverhalten von Grundschulkindern in der Ganztagsschule," exploring how extended school days affect the activity levels and leisure behaviors of primary school children.
Arvid Kuritz has successfully defended his doctoral thesis on June 12th, in front of a distinguished committee comprising Prof. Markus Gruber, Prof. Filip Mess, and Prof. Martina Kanning. His thesis, titled "Aktivitätsverhalten von Grundschulkindern in der Ganztagsschule," explored the impact of full-day school programs on the leisure activities and movement behaviors of primary school children.
Kuritz's research highlights a significant difference in the activity patterns between full-day and half-day school students. The findings indicate that children attending full-day schools participate less in club sports and for shorter durations compared to their half-day school counterparts. However, accelerometry measurements show that full-day school students exhibit higher activity levels during non-teaching periods and overall experience less sedentary behavior throughout the day.
These insights suggest that full-day schools could play a crucial role in promoting physical activity among all children, irrespective of their social background or status, making it a vital opportunity for enhancing children's overall movement behavior.
Congratulations to Arvid Kuritz for his noteworthy contribution to the field of educational and behavioral studies!