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The Risk is that there is ‘No Risk’: A Simple, Innovative Intervention to Increase Children’s Activity Levels
By Bundy, A. C., Luckett, T., Tranter, P. J., Naughton, G. A., Wyver, S. R., Ragen, J., & Spies, G.
Full Citation
Bundy, A. C., Luckett, T., Tranter, P. J., Naughton, G. A., Wyver, S. R., Ragen, J., & Spies, G. (2009). The Risk is that there is 'No Risk': A Simple, Innovative Intervention to Increase Children's Activity Levels. International Journal of Early Years Education, 17(1), 33-45.
Key Findings
This study evaluates an intervention aimed at increasing children's physical activity by introducing elements of risk in playgrounds. Findings suggest that allowing children to engage in managed risk during play leads to higher activity levels and improved social interactions. The research advocates for a balanced approach to risk in playground design.