Swings in a 21st Century Playground

Start Date

01/14/2021

End Date

01/14/2021

Description

Swings take a lot of space in a playground design. Are they worth it? Swings stimulate a child's sensory system and help with brain development. In this workshop, we will discuss the child development benefits to swinging. We will also explore the many different types of swings that are now available, looking at the advantages of each one.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Parks & Recreation

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course a participate will be able to:
1. Discuss how swinging can stimulate the sensory system and help with brain development
2. Explore how children use gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and motor planning when using swings
3. Explain the social benefits of having swings on the playground
4. Identify the different types of swings available and the advantages of each type
5. Explore how a combination of swings can promote inclusion.

Instructors

Ian Proud, Mara Kaplan

Course Codes

Provider

PlayPower, Inc

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