Playground Evaluation As a future elementary educator who implements physical activity to their advantage, you will need to be a pioneer

in changing the way other professionals in education see their school setting. This evaluation is used to develop your ability to critique the structure of playgrounds (the way they are set up) to maximize physical activity seen by the students of the school during recess Aspect of Activity-Friendly Playground Name and Location of Playground Evaluated: 1. Does the playground have signs? Any way to tell what they call the area? Detailed Description of Answer and Proof

2. Does the playground have zones designated for certain activities? Are the zones clearly marked?

3. Does the playground have adequate equipment? What equipment does it have?

4. Is the equipment in good/safe operating condition? How so?

5. Is the playground located in a safe

place? Are there things around the playground that might be unsafe?

6. Is there a Learning area?

7. Is there a low-intensity zone/area? If so, where is it located? If not, where might you put one?

8. Is there a walking/jogging trail? If not, could you create one in this location? If so, what is its location? Can this trail be seen by staff members who are there to supervise?

9. Is there an area for Organized Group Activities? If so, where is it and how good of a location is it? If not, where could you put one?

10. Are there spots for both recreation and competition? Are they separate from each other?