Physical activity on school playgrounds - the key to good health and better learning and attendance in schools
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) children need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity per day. But far too many children in the United States are nowhere near that.
Most children attend school daily, creating a wide window of opportunity to help provide them with access to being physically active, and in turn, improve their health and overall well being.
This school in Scotland created a playground to promote physical activity in the school's student. Watch below to learn about what they were able to achieve.
KOMPAN Play Institute Manager, Jeanette Fich Jespersen shares 10 tips to when choosing playground equipment that promotes physical activity in school children.
Well-designed play areas are like outdoor classrooms that help children’s social and physical development. Playground equipment that offers innovative and exciting designs can increase this benefit by inspiring children’s imaginations even more.
KOMPAN provides a wide range of products including climbing frames, sports equipment, and outdoor play equipment that guarantees safety and top quality at a great value while also being inclusive for all abilities and school ages.
A KOMPAN school playground is a healthy investment in learning and child health and will help your school:
We have been working with primary schools to help boost attendance, attention and attainment by installing unique and engaging playground equipment. Our primary school playground solutions offer challenging and creative learning through play to boost curriculum outcomes.
At KOMPAN we have proven that the right outdoor opportunities, designed in the right way, are still a well-rounded way for secondary school children to hang out together and be active while being social. We offer unique play and sports solutions specifically aimed at this age group.
Whether you are looking for a a great multi use games area, trendy parcour and street workout equipment or good quality fitness equipment for outdoor training, our product range for colleges and universities is sure to help you create a popular and functional area for being active and for learning.
After having helped thousands of schools get the most out of their outdoor space, we understand that every area has unique requirements. That's why we offer customized outdoor play equipment for schools that meet your needs while respecting your budget.
Our multifaceted team of play consultants, landscape designers, and other experts work together to follow a specially developed KOMPAN playground planning process that will provide you with a playground plan tailored to your specific needs.
Multiple experts, including your local KOMPAN consultant along with our design team examine how the school playground equipment will support your students, curriculum, space, surroundings, and activities.
The finished result is a completely original, custom-designed playground solution that provides the greatest possible value for the school, the outdoor space, and the students.
Outdoor classrooms help create more space for teaching and more social distance between your pupils.
Learn more in our 13 tips on How to Create an Outdoor Classroom
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