Introduction of physical

Education for pre – school

ChildrenPresenter: Gowthami Rao16th Nov 2013Student, pstti

What you will Learn About

Ideas on how you can support these recommendations in your day to day practice

What are fundamental movement skills and what do they look like?

Ways to support the development of fundamental movement skills in young children

Linking physical activity with the home

How to access further support from the Good for Kids team

What are the most up to date physical activity recommendations for children 3-5 years?

An educational course related to the physique of the human body, taken during primary and secondary education that  encourages psychomotor learning  in a play or movement exploration setting to 

promote health

Why is Active Physical Play so Important?

Active physical play benefits the whole child – body, mind and soul

Active physical play provides a variety of learning experiences for young children.

Early lifestyle choices impact children’s health and well-being, both now and in their future.

Intellectual Benefits of Active Physical Play

Active physical play promotes brain development by creating and maintaining important neural pathways.

Active physical play helps the mind process and improve language skills.

Active play supports creativity, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Emotional and Social Benefits of Active Physical Play

Through active physical play children gain confidence and self-esteem.

Active physical play decreases children’s anxiety, stress, and depression.

Active physical play teaches children how to build beneficial relationships with peers.

Active physical play helps children learn to communicate with others

Physical Activities for pre-SchoolersBoth adult guided skill development activities

and child initiated, free active play are required to support appropriate physical activity in children

Active play can occur both indoors and outdoors

Music and movement, dramatic play, water play and active transitions are all examples of ways you can promote children to be more active through active play experiences

Fundamental movement skills in pre-school Children

There are 3 types of fundamental movement skills1) Stability skills

Moving or standing still with one body part making contact with the ground or equipment, and moving around own vertical or horizontal axis i.e. balancing, stretching, twisting, bending etc.

2) Locomotor SkillsMoving the body from one location to another i.e. walking, running, jumping, leaping, galloping, hopping, side- sliding

3) Manipulation skillsImparting or receiving force from or to an object i.e. throwing, catching, striking, bouncing, kicking, rolling

TIPS…

Adult guided fundamental movement skills learning experiences could involve participation in large groups of children, small groups or pairs

Use appropriate teaching cues when explaining how to perform the skill and when providing feedback on skill performance to assist or extend individual children

During periods of bad weather, ensure there are plenty of opportunities to be active indoors or ask parents to pack wet weather gear so children can still have fun and play outdoors

A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY

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