CHILDREN CAN ENGAGE IN
NATURE PLAY
RISKY PLAY
IMAGINATIVE PLAY
ACTIVE PLAY
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What is a natural
playscape?
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THE OBSTACLES AND STRUCTURES
THAT CHILDREN PLAY
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With
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On
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& Around
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Nature!
00:37
IF WE KNOW CHILDREN SHOULD
PLAY OUTSIDE...
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WHAT'S THE ISSUE?
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CHILDREN ARE ENGAGING IN LESS
PLAY
MOVEMENT
&
TIME OUTSIDE
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WHY IS THIS?
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URBANIZATION CAN MEAN
SACRIFICING NATURE
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CHILDREN NEED 60 MINUTES A DAY OF
MODERATE TO VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
MOST DON'T MEET THIS
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BUT....
CHILDREN WHO PLAY HAVE BETTER:
WORKING MEMORY
ATTENTION
INHIBITORY CONTROL
PLAY = LEARNING
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WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?
01:04
NATURAL PLAYSCAPES SHOULD
BE ACCESSIBLE
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IN EVERY COMMUNITY!
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ADULTS NEED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TOO!
01:15
PLAYING OUTSIDE BENEFITS EVERYONE!
01:15
AND PLAYING CONTRIBUTES TO EVERY
DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAIN
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TODAY IS A GOOD DAY
TO
GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!
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REFERENCES:
Bredin, S (2019). Module 2: Critical Periods. KIN 284 Lifespan Motor Development, School of Kinesiology,
University of British Columbia
Bredin, S (2020). Module 4: Developing Fundamental Movements. KIN 355 Movement Experiences for Young
Children, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
Centers for Disease Control. (2020). Childhood obesity causes and consequences.
Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/causes.html
Unicef. (2018). Shaping urbanization for children handbook.
Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/publications/files/UNICEF_Shaping_urbanization_for_children_handbook_2018.pdf