Purposeful Play and Why it Matters?
Author: Austin Stanfel
Whenever you turn your TV on to the sports center, you will likely see two opposing teams playing for one to win over the other. It’ll either be baseball, football, or golf. Whatever it is, the two teams that are participating, are not doing it for the fun of learning. They are there to get a price and to feel the satisfaction of winning.
This phenomena is not only present on TV. Our
Supreme Court rules in favor of giving churches access to state programs
Author: Austin Stanfel
A church in Missouri was denied access to public funds when it applied for aid from the government to resurface the flooring at its playground. Before the change to this amendment was made churches were excluded from any state programs that other charitable groups would have been eligible for.
As its final decision before the Supreme Court ended it decided that not allowing religious congregations to have access to these funds was ‘too
Safety Precaution on Playground Environments
Author: Austin Stanfel
Safety in the playground environment is one of the most important forms of health and safety going. Not only is it important to make sure that the equipment being used is at a high standard but the surfaces must also meet requirements. The last thing anybody needs is an accident at a playground because it very serious and a very high profile form of accident.
To get the best safety from
Creative Play
Author: Austin Stanfel
Creative play is a newer definition for what most children have done since finding things to entertain themselves with. Creativity stimulates your brain as does playing, which overall promotes well-being. It seems that we don’t really realize this when it’s actually occurring and in theory we shouldn’t be preoccupied with it, we really should really just be playing. So what does the actual term creative play mean? Is there a difference between
Surface Impact Attenuation Pre-Test
Author: Austin Stanfel
Playground surfaces were created to provide people a space where they can play and have fun. So, it should be a place where accidents and injuries occur. So, how can we reduce the occurrence of such cases? It can be done through conducting surface impact attenuation pre-test.
What is it?
It is a test that ensures that playgrounds are compliant with the requirements and the standard of this industry. So, prescribed test devices are
4 Outdoor Fitness Trends in 2017
Author: Austin Stanfel
It is natural that to be able to succeed in life, you need to be fit and healthy. Meanwhile, due to your hectic and very busy schedule, you forgot to have a healthy lifestyle. As a result, you can suffer some illnesses that can stop you from experiencing a healthier, happier as well as satisfying life. However, you do not have to worry since you can still do something to be healthy and