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Activities and outdoor play: Their benefits for physical, cognitive, and social learning and well-being

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Title: Activities and outdoor play: Their benefits for physical, cognitive, and social learning and well-being

Abstract: The outdoor environment, both natural and urban, is increasingly seen as a promising context to improve the population's development, learning and physical activity levels. Substantial evidence indicates that it contributes to healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. Physical activity in the outdoors gives children broad health and developmental benefits at all levels (Bento, & Dias, 2017), ensuring improved motor and cognitive development (Tandon et al., 2016) and general well-being (Carpenter & Harper, 2016), including obesity prevention (Hills, Andersen, & Byrne, 2011). However, nationally and internationally, children's varying degrees of physical activity are low, and time spent outdoors is decreasing (McGrath, Hopkins, & Hinckson, 2015) dramatically. Therefore, the identification of ways to promote play and, in general, outdoor activity has become an educational priority (Dozza, 2019; Farné, Bortolotti, & Terrusi, 2018) to ensure psycho-physical balance and significant learning. The use of outdoor spaces within school contexts could support an increase in outdoor time with evident benefits for physical, cognitive, affective-relational and social well-being (Becker et al., 2016) and a decrease in sedentary behavior (Nigg, 2021). The contribution focuses on making an examination of the evidence-based literature that highlights this relationship, focusing attention also on the importance of educationally incisive interventions, both in and out school, and a partnership coordination of local services.

Keywords: Learning; Outdoor activities; Outdoor play; Physical activity; Welfare

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Title: Attività e gioco all'aperto tra benefici, apprendimento e benessere fisico, cognitivo e sociale

Abstract: L'ambiente all'aperto, naturale e urbano, è sempre più considerato come un contesto promettente per migliorare lo sviluppo, l'apprendimento e i livelli di attività fisica della popolazione. Prove sostanziali indicano come esso contribuisca a creare stili di vita più salutari e più sostenibili. L'attività fisica all'aperto conferisce ai bambini ampi benefici per la salute e per lo sviluppo a tutti i livelli (Bento, & Dias, 2017), garantendo un miglioramento dello sviluppo motorio e cognitivo (Tandon et al., 2016) e del benessere generale (Carpenter & Harper, 2016), compresa la prevenzione dell'obesità (Hills, Andersen, & Byrne, 2011). Tuttavia, a livello nazionale e internazionale, i diversi gradi di attività fisica dei bambini sono bassi e il tempo dedicato all'attività all'aperto sta diminuendo (McGrath, Hopkins, & Hinckson, 2015) drasticamente.  Pertanto, l'identificazione di modi per promuovere il gioco e, in generale, l'attività all'aperto è diventata una priorità educativa (Dozza, 2019; Farné, Bortolotti, & Terrusi, 2018) per garantire l'equilibrio psico-fisico e apprendimenti significativi. L'uso di spazi esterni all'interno dei contesti scolastici potrebbe supportare un aumento del tempo all'aperto con evidenti benefici per il benessere fisico, cognitivo, affettivo-relazionale e sociale (Becker et al., 2016) e una diminuzione del comportamento sedentario (Nigg, 2021). Il contributo si sofferma a fare una disamina della letteratura di evidenza che mette in luce tale rapporto, incentrando l'attenzione anche sull'importanza che assumono gli interventi educativamente incisivi, scolastici e non, e un coordinamento partenariale dei servizi territoriali.

Keywords: Apprendimento; Attività all'aria aperta; Attività fisica; Benessere; Gioco all'aria aperta

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Title: Activités et jeu de plein air: leurs avantages pour l'apprentissage et le bien-être physiques, cognitifs et sociaux

Abstract: L'environnement extérieur, à la fois naturel et urbain, est de plus en plus considéré comme un contexte prometteur pour améliorer le développement, l'apprentissage et les niveaux d'activité physique de la population.Des preuves substantielles indiquent qu'elle contribue à des modes de vie plus sains et plus durables.L'activité physique en plein air offre aux enfants des avantages généraux et de développement à tous les niveaux (Bento, & amp; Dias, 2017), garantissant un meilleur développement moteur et cognitif (Tandon et al., 2016) et le bien-être général (Carpenter & Amp; Harper, 2016), y compris la prévention de l'obésité (Hills, Andersen, & Amp; Byrne, 2016).Cependant, à l'échelle nationale et internationale, les degrés d'activité physique des enfants sont faibles, et le temps passé à l'extérieur diminue (McGrath, Hopkins, & amp; Hinckson, 2015).Par conséquent, l'identification des moyens de promouvoir le jeu et, en général, l'activité en plein air est devenue une priorité éducative (Dozza, 2019; Farné, Bortolotti, & amp; Terrusi, 2018) pour assurer l'équilibre psycho-physique et l'apprentissage significatif.L'utilisation d'espaces extérieurs dans des contextes scolaires pourrait soutenir une augmentation du temps en plein air avec des avantages évidents pour le bien-être physique, cognitif, affectif-relationnel et social (Becker et al., 2016) et une diminution du comportement sédentaire (Nigg, 2021).La contribution se concentre sur la réalisation de la littérature fondée sur des preuves qui met en évidence cette relation, axé sur l'attention également sur l'importance des interventions incisives sur le plan éducatif, à la fois à l'école et à l'extérieur, et à une coordination de partenariat des services locaux. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Apprentissage;Activités de plein air;Jeu en plein air;Activité physique;Bien-être

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Title: Actividades y juego al aire libre: sus beneficios para el aprendizaje y el bienestar físico, cognitivo y social

Abstract: El ambiente al aire libre, tanto natural como urbano, se ve cada vez más como un contexto prometedor para mejorar los niveles de desarrollo, aprendizaje y actividad física de la población.La evidencia sustancial indica que contribuye a estilos de vida más saludables y sostenibles.La actividad física al aire libre brinda a los niños amplios beneficios de salud y desarrollo en todos los niveles (Bento, & amp; Dias, 2017), asegurando un mejor desarrollo motor y cognitivo (Tandon et al., 2016) y el bienestar general (Carpenter & amp; Harper, 2016), incluida la prevención de la obesidad (Hills, Andersen y AMP; Byrne, 2011).Sin embargo, a nivel nacional e internacional, los diversos grados de actividad física de los niños son bajos, y el tiempo dedicado al aire libre está disminuyendo (McGrath, Hopkins y Amp; Hinckson, 2015) drásticamente.Por lo tanto, la identificación de formas de promover el juego y, en general, la actividad al aire libre se ha convertido en una prioridad educativa (Dozza, 2019; Farné, Bortolotti y Amp; Terrusi, 2018) para garantizar el equilibrio psicofísico y un aprendizaje significativo.El uso de espacios al aire libre dentro de los contextos escolares podría apoyar un aumento en el tiempo al aire libre con beneficios evidentes para el bienestar físico, cognitivo, afectivo-relacional y social (Becker et al., 2016) y una disminución en el comportamiento sedentario (Nigg, 2021).La contribución se centra en hacer un examen de la literatura basada en la evidencia que resalta esta relación, centrando la atención también en la importancia de las intervenciones educativamente incisivas, tanto dentro como fuera de la escuela y una coordinación de la asociación de los servicios locales. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Aprendiendo;Actividades al aire libre;Juego al aire libre;Actividad física;Bienestar

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Title: Atividades e brincadeiras ao ar livre: seus benefícios para aprendizado físico, cognitivo e social e bem-estar

Abstract: O ambiente ao ar livre, natural e urbano, é cada vez mais visto como um contexto promissor para melhorar os níveis de desenvolvimento, aprendizado e atividade física da população.Evidências substanciais indicam que contribui para estilos de vida mais saudáveis ​​e sustentáveis.A atividade física ao ar livre oferece aos filhos amplos benefícios de saúde e desenvolvimento em todos os níveis (Bento, & amp; Dias, 2017), garantindo melhor desenvolvimento motor e cognitivo (Tandon et al., 2016) e bem-estar geral (Carpenter & amp; Harper, 2016), incluindo obesidade (Hills, Andersen, & amp;No entanto, nacional e internacionalmente, os graus de atividade física das crianças são baixos e o tempo gasto ao ar livre está diminuindo (McGrath, Hopkins, & amp; Hinckson, 2015) dramaticamente.Portanto, a identificação de maneiras de promover o jogo e, em geral, a atividade ao ar livre se tornou uma prioridade educacional (Dozza, 2019; Farné, Bortolotti, & amp; Terusi, 2018) para garantir o equilíbrio psico-físico e o aprendizado significativo.O uso de espaços ao ar livre nos contextos escolares pode apoiar um aumento no tempo ao ar livre, com benefícios evidentes para o bem-estar físico, cognitivo, afetivo-relacional e social (Becker et al., 2016) e uma diminuição no comportamento sedentário (Nigg, 2021).A contribuição se concentra em fazer um exame da literatura baseada em evidências que destaca esse relacionamento, concentrando a atenção também na importância de intervenções educacionalmente incisivas, na escola e na escola e uma coordenação de parceria dos serviços locais. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Aprendizado;Atividades ao ar livre;Jogo ao ar livre;Atividade física;Bem-estar

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