Live / Inclusive Play in Motion: What GPS and Activity Data Reveal About Playground Use
Includes a Live Web Event on 08/06/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Discover how inclusive playgrounds support active play for children of all abilities. In this session, we will share research using GPS and accelerometer data to track. where and how third-grade children—with and without disabilities—play during recess. Findings reveal key differences in playground equipment use and activity levels, with children with disabilities slightly more active overall. Learn how the evidence-based design best practices of the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground can guide data-informed decisions to create engaging, equitable spaces for every child.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare how children with and without disabilities use inclusive playground spaces.
- Analyze physical activity patterns based on playground location and equipment type.
- Describe how GPS and accelerometer data can inform playground design and evaluation.
- Apply the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design to promote active play for all children.
Dr. Kimberly Clevenger, PhD, MPH
Director of Research and Resources and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
PlayCore and Utah State University
Dr. Kimberly Clevenger, PhD, MPH is PlayCore’s Director of Research and Resources and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State University, where she leads research on promoting and measuring children’s physical activity. Her research explores how built environments—like schoolyards and classrooms—influence free-play, specifically how play behaviors vary across time and space. With a PhD in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, an MPH in Quantitative Methods from Harvard, and postdoctoral training at the National Cancer Institute, she brings a rich interdisciplinary foundation to her work.
This session will offer the following credits:
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| 0.1 IACET CEU | 1.0 AIA HSW LU | 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH |
CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
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