According to a report that will be published in the September edition of Pediatrics the study was based on hospital reports of phys ed injuries. Injuries reported were classified as heat stroke, cuts, bruises, broken bones and sprains. These injuries were attributed to running into equipment or having contact with structures or other persons. Interesting to note: boys had more broken bones and cuts while girls had strains and sprains.
Experts site the injuries are due to more to lack of Supervision than to lively physical ed programs. Attributing to this expert say is increased class size, decrease in school nurses and that some school districts do not require teachers to be certified to teach phys ed particularly at the Elementary level. Certified phys ed teachers know where to position themselves, the amount of space children need around them for safe activities and proper warm up exercises.
We at SkitterToys bring over 20 years expertise to play safety! You cannot have safe play without a safe environment. Before any activity, whether at home or away, ensure the area is first safe to play. What to look for:
- Equipment has no broken or exposed pieces that may cause injury
- Equipment is in good working condition.
- Play area surface has no cracks, holes or un-even surfaces
- Proper fencing and/or boundaries
- Dangerous animals or vegetation
These are just some basic rules that we employ daily for our children and to all our SkitterToys kids and families. Nothing matters more than diligent Supervision.
Have fun, play Safe
SkitterToys Dad
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