TABLE 2.

Status of Physical Activity Programs and Resources as Determined by Direct Observation, Interviews, and Focus Groups in Nine American Indian Schools

Facilities/equipment available	Most commonly reported: gymnasium, outdoor play areas (dirt), basketball court, some playground equipment Least commonly reported: indoor equipment, walking path
Amount of recess	One to three times per day, from 10 to 20 minutes
Possible alternatives for physical activity	Western dance, walking program.
Ways to make increased activity sustainable in school	More intramural activities, less emphasis on competition, more before-school activities, train teachers to teach PE, more equipment and organized activities
Pre- and post-school activities at the school	Occasionally school games run over to post-school period, otherwise no activities were reported.