Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Engaging youth in lifelong outdoor adventure activities through a nontraditional public school physical education program

Schwab, K. & Dustin, D.Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 85(8), 27-312014International

The authors describe fitting enjoyable outdoor lifetime activities into a physical education and health programme, with rationale and lessons learned.

What's new

The article describes how the authors included non-traditional, enjoyable outdoor 'lifetime activities' in physical education and health curriculum requirements. Details of the rationale, programme description and lessons learned are discussed.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Relevant to schools linking outdoor activities with PE and health.

Putting it into practice

Add lifetime outdoor activities into the PE and health programme.

How strong is the evidence

Practice-focused journal article

What to read

The full article

Who it's for

Teachers
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