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Moving Denmark is the largest study of physical activity ever conducted in Denmark. In 2025, nearly 198,000 Danes aged 3 years and older participated, including approximately 55,000 children aged 3–14 years. This makes it the largest and most detailed study of children’s movement behaviors, play,…

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) with over a decade of experience, Ellie Hosking has dedicated her career to supporting children (and their families) to enable independence in daily activities.

Ten years ago, Karina Suhr, who is a graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, discovered her true calling as a playground architect.

“Playtime is one of the most important factors in child development. It’s through play that children learn how to interact, engage, negotiate, cope, and imagine, which helps their ability to regulate emotions.”

Meet Ida Lousen, research assistant at the World Playground Research Institute with a lifelong passion for movement, well-being, and outdoor spaces.

Gweneth Leigh is an Australian landscape architect and researcher with a deep commitment to designing meaningful outdoor spaces that provide people with a ‘feel-good’ factor.

“My interest in urban design was sparked by a curiosity about how spaces influence human behavior and well-being — how they can impact community interactions, health, and social equity.”

Meet Kimberly Clevenger, a physical activity researcher from Utah State University whose research journey started by chance – only to discover it was exactly where she belonged.

“As a former gymnast, I’ve always had a strong interest in promoting movement and active living, particularly among children.”  Building on her passion for exercise and health, Cathrine Damsbo Madsen previously completed her Master’s degree in Engineering, Health Informatics and Technology. During her master’s project,…