Physical activity and children
review 8, review of learning from practice, children and active play, final draft
This review is the eighth in a series designed to help develop guidance on a public health programme aimed at promoting physical activity, play and sport for pre-school and school age children in family, pre-school, school and community settings.
This review focuses on children’s active play, and draws upon practical examples; practitioners’ views; children’s views; and case studies.
It investigates the following topics:
- What practitioners think works to support and increase children’s active play
- What parents think about active play and risk
- What young children say encourages and discourages their participation in active play
- Practical advice about how play can help develop core skills
- How the adverse effects of cold and wet weather can be overcome.
Literatuurverwijzing: (2008). Physical activity and children: review 8, review of learning from practice, children and active play, final draft.