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"All the fun stuff, the teachers say, 'that's dangerous!'" Hearing from children on safety and risk in active play in schools: a systematic review.

Alethea JerebineKatie Fitton-DaviesNatalie LanderEmma L J EyreMichael J DuncanLisa M Barnett
Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2022)
The findings show a disparity between the active play children want in schools and what they are able to do. Future work should balance the concerns of adults against the active play children want, involve children in decisions about playground policy, and foster a risk-tolerant culture in schools.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health