Christopher Lim|Andrew M. Donovan|Nevin J. Harper|Patti?Jean Naylor
Nature Elements and Fundamental Motor Skill Development Opportunities at Five Elementary School Districts in British Columbia
University of Victoria|University of Victoria|University of Victoria|University of Victoria
majority canadian children physically active enough healthy developmentschool playgrounds primary location promote physical activity motor skill practicethe benefits childrens play nature also highlighted studies evaluated childrens access exposure nature play school groundsthis study examined childrens access nature school grounds opportunities afforded natural elements motor skill practiceresults extensive naturescapes multiple nature elements one setting common natural elements limited ranging 197 571 elementsschoolthe common element forested area 265 natural elements identifiedin comparison built structures number natural elements lowsome elements differed school districts appeared related local geography terrain hilly rocky terrain tidal flats etcour assessment showed naturescape elements afforded opportunities development key fundamental motor skills fms specifically locomotor stability skills opportunities develop manipulative skills limitedto maximize potential fms development physical literacy psychosocial benefits additional elements comprehensive multielement naturescapes facilitation social environmental recommended