There is a general consensus that physical activity reduces the risk of mental health problems in children decreases and their self-esteem.
This consensus is reflected in the Chief Medical Officer of report (Ministry of health, 2004), which States that a list of available research suggests that the health benefits of physical activity in children mainly be seen in the improvement of the risk factors for disease, avoidance of weight gain, peak bone mass and spiritual well-being.
How can playgrounds reduce the risk of mental health problems in children and self-esteem to improve?
There are indications that children who participate in physical activity their self-esteem improve. Indeed, Ekeland, Heian and Hagan (2005) and Gruber (as quoted in Biddle and Mutrie, 2001, p186) found that exercise programmes, a significant positive impact on children's self-esteem.
In addition, commentators argue that the quality of exercise experience of a child can affect their self-esteem. Ajzen TPB (1991) promotes the notion that children self-esteem is strengthened by the promotion of physical management and self-development. It can be seen that playgrounds an ideal opportunity for children to master physical skills, such as learning to swing, balance and climbing. Personal development can be obtained by the enhancement of skills, such as play, communicate and collaborate with other children and adults in the playground.
It also turns out that public and private playgrounds as a health measure of prevention among young people act because they are physical activity in a stage of life of children promote when they are active and not at the risk of the opt-out of physical activity.
An important message I take of this inquiry is that children self-esteem can be improved through early positive exercise experiences that challenge, fun and excitement! I can't think of a better place for children get positive exercise experiences other than a well designed playground or play area in the community or a backup copy of the garden!
Ajzen, i. (1991). The theory of planned behavior. Organizational behavior and human decision processes, 50, 179-211.
Biddle, s. j. Mutrie, &, n. (2001). Psychology of physical activity: determinants, well-being and interventions. Abingdon: Routledge.
Ekeland, e., Heian, f., & Hagen, K.B. (2005). Exercise can improve self-esteem in children and young people? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39, 792-798.
Ministry of health (2004). The benefits of regular physical activity. A report from the Chief Medical Officer. At least five days a week: evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health. Retrieved 25 September 2006 http://www.dh.gov.uk
Nicky Michel more
BSc Hons psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Sport & Exercise Psychology
(Co-Director of Playscapes Design Ltd)
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