Physical Activity

Description:

This lesson discusses the importance of promoting physical activity in a child care environment and details activities that engage children for suggested amounts of time.

Objectives:

RECALL the benefits of physical activity.

RECALL levels of and guidelines for physical activity.

RECALL suggested amounts of time children should spend engaged in physical activity.

RECALL structured and unstructured outdoor activities that promote physical health.

RECALL structured and unstructured indoor activities that promote physical health.

RECALL physical activities and activity adaptations for children with special needs.