ECE 101 Chapter 4: Creating Safe Outdoor Environments

Healthier body weight, improved vision & immune function, reduced stress, better sleep and improved motor skills are present in children who...

• play lots of video games

• play outside regularly

• play indoors only

• watch a lot of TV

When designing an outdoor space for children, it is critical to reduce the ... while increasing ....

• risk of injury/the challenge

• the challenge/risk of injury

• risk of fun/the work

• the work/risk of fun

... from, into, or on equipment are the most common cause of injury.

• Working

• Running

• Walking

• Falls

What percent of all playground injuries occur on monkey bars, swings and slides?

• 73%

• 75%

• 85%

• 87%

The most common cause of death on playgrounds is ...

• bee stings

• falling

• strangulation

• running into traffic

Choosing developmentally appropriate equipment, installing proper play surfaces, providing intentional & active supervision, and teaching safe behaviors...

• make injuries worse

• can prevent serious injury

• can take a lot of work

• is not necessary

Playground equipment should be...

• manufactured for public playgrounds or child care facilities

• manufactured by Little Tykes

• the same as you would buy for your own kids

• homemade or purchased second hand

How often should playgrounds be inspected?

• whenever you get around to it

• never

• at least once a year

• every other year

Types of impact absorbing materials are

• unitary/loose-fill

• unitary/dirt

• dirt/loose-fill

• dirt/gravel

The “fall zone” should extend at least ... in all directions from playground equipment.

• 6 inches

• 12 feet

• 6 feet

• 12 inches