Play On!: A Solution to Promoting Active Play on School Playgrounds
Keyword(s)
Physical Activity, CSPAP
Physical educators play a critical role in maximizing the value and potential of school outdoor play and fitness spaces. Playgrounds promote gross motor development, improve critical thinking and problem solving and provide opportunities to foster creativity, learning, social interaction and overall physical fitness. By intentionally combining well-designed outdoor play and evidenced-based programming, you can further educate and motivate students to get moving through active playground play. Discover how the Play On! program can become a vital component in your effort to enhance physical education, recess and before/after school programming in fun, unique ways!
Date Recorded: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Date Recorded: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Credit
SACH:1.0
Description
Learning Objectives:
- Outline the developmental benefits of the six key elements of play that promote physical activity and fitness.
- Name three research-based design considerations for promoting fitness and physical activity on the playground.
- List at least three implementation strategies for utilizing playground activities to promote active play on school playgrounds.
- Summarize how playground programming can reinforce learning through cross-curricular activities.
- Create advocacy messages surrounding how outdoor playground play can promote lifelong healthy lifestyles.