What is active play,and why is it important?Describe two types of active play,explaining why each type is important for a child's psychosocial development. (Discuss & Expand detailed)

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Definition of Active Play    3
Significance of Active Play    3
Types of Active Play    3
Significance of Active Play for a Child's Psychosocial Development    3
References    4
Definition of Active Play
Active play, as mentioned by Meyer, Bridges, Schmid, Hecht and Porter (2019) is a physical exercise, but for children. It is supposed to make the children go out of their breath due to all the running and playing. Active play is generally referred to the type of activities that make children go huff and puff rather than those lousy puzzle games or some boring board games.
Significance of Active Play
Active play, as mentioned by Yogman et al. (2018), deliberately increases the heart rate of a children and the increase in the heart rate, which...