Coalition Priorities
KCPEC believes play is a ______, not a privilege
What is a right?
This common barrier can prevent youth from participating in sports or programs, especially when gear, uniforms, and transportation aren’t covered
What is cost?
This approach ensures that young people aren't just surveyed, but are meaningfully involved in every step of the program.
What is youth-led programming?
This type of partnership helps ensure the solutions are long-term and sustainable?
What is cross-sector partnerships?
Girls in King County report higher physical activity rates than boys - true or false?
What is False?
16% of girls vs 22% of boys get meet their daily amount of physical activity
A KCPEC value that means creating a space where all youth feel safe, comfortable, and can be themselves is called...
What is inclusion/belonging?
Youth furthest from play equity include...
What is: Youth of color, youth from low-income backgrounds, youth from families where English is not their first language, immigrant/refugee/newcomer youth, LGBTQIA+ youth, trans youth, nonbinary youth, girls, youth with disabilities, youth living in South King County, youth in foster care, youth from the justice system
What does YAT stand for?
What is the Youth Action Team?
Need cleats, a basketball, or a life jacket but can’t afford it? This type of program lets youth borrow what they need
What is a gear library?
What region of King County has fewer playfields and parks in their neighborhoods compared to other regions of King County?
What is South King County?
This approach supports immigrant, refugee, and newcomer communities to access and engage in events, trainings, and meetings.
What is language access/translation?
Play equity doesn’t just mean access to a field, it means ensuring youth also have this key ingredient that makes them feel welcomed, empowered, and safe to show up fully.
What is belonging?
According to the State of Play, what are the top two ways youth say they are physically active?
What is running and walking?
What is a community practice that helps youth and community voices speak for themselves?
What is storytelling?
At what age does "early retirement" from sports occur within youth?
What is 13 years old?
KCPEC aims to elevate coaching by setting shared standards, expanding access to quality training, and increasing diversity among coaches so youth see themselves in the adults who guide them - what is this strategic priority called?
What is quality coaching?
When culturally relevant programming is missing or youth can’t see themselves reflected in coaches or activities, it creates this type of barrier to participation.
What is lack of cultural representation or relevance?
This practice shifts power by valuing youth for their time, expertise, and lived experience in shaping solutions
What is stipends/compensation?
This coach training recognizes the impact of stress and adversity on youth behavior and well-being, and creates safe, supportive environments for all players to thrive.
What is Trauma-informed coaching?
What are the top five organized sports/physical activities played by girls in King County?
What is soccer, basketball, volleyball, dance, swimming?
KCPEC supports programming that blends physical activity and ...
What is mental health/well-being?
Barriers to play are rarely isolated. A youth facing language barriers, lack of transportation, and cultural disconnect is experiencing this kind of challenge.
What are intersecting or compounding barriers?
What’s a key element youth say makes a play space feel safe and welcoming?
What is adult leaders who reflect their identities or lived experiences
What kind of contract do schools and parks partner on to expand access to fields and parks after hours?
What is joint use agreements?
What percent of youth in King County meet the CDC recommendation of getting 60 minutes of daily physical activity as of 2023?
What is 23%?