Low Cost, High Activity Playground Training

Welcome!

We are pleased that you have decided to take this Low Cost High Activity Playground Training. Below you will find a course description, the instructor’s biography, and course FAQs. This course is on-demand and may be taken anytime within a two-week time frame. The course with the quiz takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

You can come back to the course and finish it within two weeks. The course is available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
If you have any questions about the course, contact us at info@peacefulplaygrounds.com

We hope you enjoy the course!

Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer
Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
CEO

 

Course Content

This course is divided into 4 areas of instruction:

Section 1 discusses how “loose equipment” increases children’s physical activity levels.
Section 2 looks at playground markings (hopscotch courts, basketball courts, etc) that contributed to increasing physical activity levels on playgrounds.
Section 3 talks about the critical role schools can play in children reaching the recommended 60 minutes a day in physical activity.
Section 4 explores the various strategies for increasing children’s physical activity levels on playgrounds.

Course Description

This is an online on-demand course. Once you enroll in the course and pay for the course, you will be directed to the log on and spot to begin the course. Students can progress through the readings and final quiz at their own pace during the 2 week enrollment period. This course looks at the value of playgrounds and how they can contribute to the recommended 60 minutes daily of physical activity for children. We explore the concept that playgrounds needn’t have to be expensive to get kids active. In fact, upper elementary students rarely play on play structures at all. This session will cover alternatives to the typical playground structure and the research behind the effectiveness of alternative playgrounds strategies like portable equipment, loose equipment, painted playground markings, and natural playgrounds.

 

Goals

1. Participants will understand that playgrounds need not be expensive to get children physically active.
2. Participants will understand how playgrounds can contribute to children’s overall physical activity at school.
3. Understand how reaching 60 minutes daily of physical activity can contribute to overall health and academics.
4. Explore different types of playground options.

 

Course Description

This course is divided into 4 areas of instruction.

A) Introduction and Overview about what research indicates about increasing children’s physical activity levels.

Section 1 discusses how “loose equipment” increases children’s physical activity levels.

Section 2 looks at playground markings (hopscotch courts, basketball courts, etc) that contributed to increasing physic.

 

Learning Materials

The following learning materials are available for download at the conclusion of the course:

• Pedometer Information Sheet
• Kids Pedometer Information
• Steps in the Right Direction
• We Count Pedometer Program Sample Pack

The Low Cost, High Activity Playground Online Course results in a Professional Development verification Certificate listing Hours and Completion upon passing the course quiz.

 

Grading

Each student taking this course will take a 25 question final quiz at the end of the course. A score of 18/25 will be required to pass the course. A student may retake the course anytime within the 2 week window to improve their score. Students who receive a score of 18 or higher out of 25 will receive a completion certificate.

Course Dates

This is a self-paced on-demand course that you make take 7 days a week and 24 hours of the day.

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Special Pricing for school groups and districts are available.
Please contact us at 951-245-6970 for more information.

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Instructor

Melinda Bossenmeyer, Ed.D. holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from U.C.L.A. She has an MS and BS in Kinesiology from California State University Fullerton. She holds a K-12 teaching credential in Kinesiology and Health. She holds a K-16 Administrator Clear Credential from UCLA.

Dr. Bossenmeyer taught for 27 years at public, private schools, and universities. She was a site principal and County Office Administrator as Director of Professional Development.

She is an expert witness in cases involving supervision and injuries on playgrounds in school settings.

She has authored 5 books on playgrounds and physical education. She has served on a variety of National Committees and State Boards on playgrounds and physical education.