Date of Award:

5-1958

Document Type:

Thesis

Degree Name:

Master of Science (MS)

Department:

School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Department name when degree awarded

Education

Committee

Not specified

Abstract

One of the fundamental needs of elementary school children is to develop their motor systems by means of physical activities adequately suited to their representative age groups. In so doing, opportunities are provided for sociological and psychological requirements essential in developing a healthy, confident individual capable and willing to accept social and family obligations and responsibilities. This infers that an essential function of the school is to provide appropriate areas, facilities, and equipment for such activities. It also suggests that the playground be an integral element of a modern school.

The purpose of this study was: (1) to construct check lists establishing criteria in terms of minimum standards described by the Utah State Department of Public Instruction, the National Education Association, and the United States Office of Education; (2) to determine the presence and influence of special community recreation activity which would supplement phases lacking in the elementary program; (3) to determine if facilities lacking in the schools are present within the immediate community and if so, the extent of their availability with respect to seasons, climate, location, time, and supervision; (4) to describe, evaluate, and rate (by use of the check list) the status of existing conditions of elementary school playground areas, facilities, and equipment in Box Elder and Cache counties in terms of minimum standards; (5) to elaborate on corrective measures needed to eliminate discrepancies.

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