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National Action Plan for the Prevention of Playground Injuries

Comments

ERIC Document - ED476913 found in the ERIC Database

Document Type

Guide

Keywords

Child Safety; Children; Elementary Education; Elementary Schools; Injuries; Park Design; Parks; Playgrounds; Prevention; Recreational Facilities; Risk Management; Risk Reduction

Abstract

Recognizing the need for a nationally coordinated effort to reduce playground injuries; the National Program for Playground Safety was created in 1995. This package of materials contains a booklet describing the national action plan for the prevention of playground injuries and accompanying supporting materials. The program booklet; designed for use by parents; teachers; recreation and park personnel; and caregivers involved in providing safe play environments; describes an action plan; outlining four goals: (1) design age appropriate playgrounds; (2) provide proper surfacing; (3) provide proper supervision; and (4) properly maintain playgrounds. The booklet also summarizes action steps taken at the national; state; and local levels and lists several resources. Additional materials contained in this package are: (1) a self-assessment on playground safety; (2) supervision guidelines for schools and child care centers; (3) five brochures describing the National Program for Playground Safety and each of its goals; (4) registration materials and a flyer for a playground safety course; (5) guidelines for planning children's play areas; and (6) a flyer describing National Playground Safety Day. (KB)

Department

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

Original Publication Date

2002

Object Description

1 PDF file (26 pages)

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Copyright

©2002 Donna Thompson and Susan Hudson

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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