Equipment, Activities, and Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity

Description:

The effects of physical activity on child development and safety precautions for physical activities are outlined in this lesson. Strategies for promoting physical activities in child care facilities are introduced, including ideas for making activities fun.

Objectives:

RECALL recommended activity levels for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

RECALL benefits children will receive from being physically active.

RECALL causes of, and risks resulting from, inactivity.

IDENTIFY age-appropriate physical activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

IDENTIFY age-appropriate toys and play equipment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.

IDENTIFY strategies for promoting physical activity in children.