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Gross Motor Skills iStockphoto / Thinkstock A running game with a large ball is an activity that integrates all the components of gross motor developmentcoordination, balance, agility, power, and speed. Teachers can use many activities and materials to promote the acquisition and development of coordination, balance, agility, power, and speed (Gallahue & Ozmun, 2006)the gross motor […]

Planning Outdoor Activity Areas Space or Interest Area Supported Activities Examples of Equipment and Materials to Support Area Open area Running, games, planned physical activities such as an obstacle course or play with a parachute Paved or cushioned surface (e.g., grass, mulch, rubber) balls, ropes, hula hoops, parachute, cones, bean bags Water/mud play Filling, pouring,

Considerations for planning outdoor environments include: Managing risk with age-appropriate equipment and materials. Supervision policies that protect children from physical harm but do not limit their freedom. Scheduling playtimes to accommodate children from multiple groups or classes. Adapting the environment to support children with special needs. Providing for a balance of activities and practices compatible

NASPE Physical Activity Guidelines for Children up to Age 5 Physical Activity Focus Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Time for structured physical activity Interact with caregivers in daily physical activities dedicated to exploring movement and the environment. Engage in a total of at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity each day. Accumulate at least 60 minutes

The NASPE also identifies six national physical education standards: Demonstrating competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. Demonstrating understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Participating regularly in physical activity. Achieving and maintaining a health-enhancing

Physical Education Standards In terms of official guidelines and standards, state early learning standards emphasize two elements of physical development: overall health and well-being, and motor development; these refer to children’s ability to efficiently control, coordinate, and move large and small muscle groups. The NASPE guidelines describe broad goals about time for structured and unstructured

Promoting Physical Skills, Fitness, and Well-Being As early childhood educators, we want our curriculum to both encourage physical activity and help children learn why it is important to be active, safe, and healthy. One of the most important habits for young children to engage in is the regular exercise that comes with being physically active.

Physical Development, Wellness, and Creative Movement iStockphoto / Thinkstock Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Explain the function and benefits of outside play. Describe appropriate curricular activities and strategies for promoting the development of gross motor skills. Describe

Describe appropriate curricular activities and strategies for promoting health and safety education. Physical Development, Wellness, and Creative Movement iStockphoto / Thinkstock Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Explain the function and benefits of outside play. Describe appropriate curricular

Physical Development, Wellness, and Creative Movement iStockphoto / Thinkstock Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the rationale for promoting physical wellness and fitness in the curriculum. Explain the function and benefits of outside play. Describe appropriate curricular activities and strategies for promoting the development of gross motor skills. Describe