Table 1.

Focus Group Questions about School Day Physical Activity in 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Children

Adults	Children
Do you think children get enough exercise during the school day to help prevent obesity and diabetes?	What are some things that keep you from getting exercise each day?
Think about how much exercise children receive during the school day—can you describe some barriers they may face that prevent them from getting enough exercise?	What are some things that help you get exercise each day?
Do you think PE should be offered more days out of the week?	Would you like it if you had PE more days during the week?
Can you describe some specific activities that could be included during PE to get the children more physically active?	What kinds of exercises do you and your friends like to do during PE that is fun and exciting?
Do you think the school should allow for more recess breaks during the day?	What are the exercises at PE that are not very fun or exciting?
Can you describe some activities that could be offered during recess that would get the children more active and moving?	Would you like it if recess was offered more times each day? What kinds of exercises do you and your friends like to do during recess that is fun and exciting?
What are some ways we can get the children more active and moving during the school day without disrupting the current academic/testing schedule?	Can you tell me some of the things you would like to do during the school day when you’re not in PE or at recess to get more exercise?