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Lee E, de Lannoy L, Li L, de Barros MIA, Bentsen P, Brussoni M, Fiskum TA, Guerrero M, Hall?s BO, Ho S, Jordan C, Leather M, Mannion G, Moore SA, Sandseter EBH, Spencer NLI, Waite S, Wang P & Tremblay MS (2022) Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors-Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19 (1), Art. No.: 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-01294-0
Abstract
Background: A recent dialogue in the field of play, learn, and teach outdoors (referred to as “PLaTO” hereafter)
demonstrated the need for developing harmonized and consensus-based terminology, taxonomy, and ontology for
PLaTO. This is important as the field evolves and diversifies in its approaches, contents, and contexts over time and in
different countries, cultures, and settings. Within this paper, we report the systematic and iterative processes undertaken
to achieve this objective, which has built on the creation of the global PLaTO-Network (PLaTO-Net).
Methods: This project comprised of four major methodological phases. First, a systematic scoping review was
conducted to identify common terms and definitions used pertaining to PLaTO. Second, based on the results of the
scoping review, a draft set of key terms, taxonomy, and ontology were developed, and shared with PLaTO members,
who provided feedback via four rounds of consultation. Third, PLaTO terminology, taxonomy, and ontology were then
finalized based on the feedback received from 50 international PLaTO member participants who responded to ≥ 3
rounds of the consultation survey and dialogue. Finally, efforts to share and disseminate project outcomes were made
through different online platforms.
Results: This paper presents the final definitions and taxonomy of 31 PLaTO terms along with the PLaTO-Net ontology
model. The model incorporates other relevant concepts in recognition that all the aspects of the model are
interrelated and interconnected. The final terminology, taxonomy, and ontology are intended to be applicable to, and
relevant for, all people encompassing various identities (e.g., age, gender, culture, ethnicity, ability).
Conclusions: This project contributes to advancing PLaTO-based research and facilitating intersectoral and interdisciplinary
collaboration, with the long-term goal of fostering and strengthening PLaTO’s synergistic linkages with
healthy living, environmental stewardship, climate action, and planetary health agendas. Notably, PLaTO terminology,
taxonomy and ontology will continue to evolve, and PLaTO-Net is committed to advancing and periodically updating
harmonized knowledge and understanding in the vast and interrelated areas of PLaTO.
Keywords
Nutrition and Dietetics; Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation; Medicine (miscellaneous)
Journal
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity: Volume 19, Issue 1
Status | Published |
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Funders | Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences |
Publication date | 15/06/2022 |
Publication date online | 15/06/2022 |
Date accepted by journal | 19/04/2022 |
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Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
ISSN | 1479-5868 |
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