“Invigorate” playgrounds to attract kids and lift activity: health expert

By EducationHQ News Team
Published September 4, 2017

Australian students who could improve their health by playing outside at school are avoiding using school playgrounds because they’re bored.

Southern Cross University physical education and health expert Dr Brendon Hyndman says children and teenagers are staying away from or ...

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“Invigorate” playgrounds to attract kids and lift activity: health expert

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