Outdoor Play: Friend or foe to early childhood physical activity?

Kelly-Ann Tribolet

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-25549-1_12

Outdoor Play: Friend or foe to early childhood physical activity?

Kelly-Ann Tribolet

Education

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Abstract

What is the value of outdoor play? This chapter explores the value of early childhood educators providing a curriculum for children to engage in physical activity. While free play has value, it is important to ensure a balanced curriculum so that all children develop the skills and dispositions to lead a healthy and active life.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Play
Subtitle of host publication	A theory of learning and change
Editors	Tara Brabazon
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	12
Pages	165-182
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319255491
ISBN (Print)	9783319255477
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25549-1_12
Publication status	Published - 2016

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