Course Details

Let's Get Physical: Movement and the Young Child

Course ID 69497

CECPD

Description

In this course, we will learn how to incorporate moderate to vigorous physical activity in early learning environments, both indoor and outdoor.

3.00 Hours / 0.30 CEUs

Course Level

Formal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved
Oklahoma Registry Certificate of Achievement - Preschool
PDC - Approved Trainers

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (1 Hour)
Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development (1 Hour)
Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

School Age

Home Based Service Provider

Center Based Service Provider

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

• Explain how physical activity affects children’s health and why incorporating moderate to vigorous physical activity is important in early childhood programs.
• Describe the evidence-based standards for moderate to vigorous physical activity in early childhood programs.
• Apply new strategies to improve moderate to vigorous physical activity practices and policies in their early childhood program.
• Inform parents about the importance of implementing physical activities for children at home.

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.