INQ-277 | PlayHealth: Bridging Playwork and Public Health

Crosslisted As: EDUC277, PHST277

Topic Description:

How can adventure playgrounds enhance public health initiatives and develop community? This course explores this question through the intersections of Playwork and Public Health by focusing on the unique context of adventure playgrounds in the United Kingdom and the challenges faced by their counterparts in the United States. Recognizing play as a fundamental human right, the United Kingdom pioneered the establishment of adventure playgrounds during the early 1950s. These spaces embody a philosophy of unstructured, free play in dynamic environments and serve as community hubs providing essential services beyond play. This course equips future educators and public health professionals with insights into diverse strategies for promoting well-being through play, preparing them to navigate the challenges and opportunities in this evolving field.

Course Types Offered: Travel

Topic Approved: March 2024