Session 3 of 4. Move

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1 Session 3 of 4 Move

2 Move Overview Benefits of physical activity for children. National Physical Activity Recommendations. Get Active Each Day Key Message: Physical activity related to gross motor skills development Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS). Reflecting on current practices.

3 What is Physical Activity? Did you know... Young children s physical activity patterns are characterised by short, intense bursts of activity intermixed with periods of rest (lower intensity activity).

4 Why is physical activity important for young children... Promotes healthy growth weight and development. Builds strong bones and muscles. Improves balance, coordination, posture and strength. Maintains and develops flexibility. Improves cardiovascular fitness. Can relieve stress and promote relaxation. Provides opportunities to develop social skills and to make friends. Improves confidence and self esteem Improves concentration and thinking skills. Helps establish connections between different parts of the brain that develop memory and language. Assists with development of gross motor and fine motor skills. Provides the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills.

5 Physical Activity Recommendations for Children Birth to 5 years For healthy development, infants (birth to 1 year), physical activity particularly supervised floor-based play in safe environments - should be encouraged from birth. Toddlers (1 to 3 years of age) and preschoolers (3 to 5 years of age) should be physically active every day for at least three hours, spread throughout the day. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers should not be sedentary, restrained, or kept inactive, for more than one hour at a time - with the exception of sleeping.

6 Maximising opportunities for physical activity in the early childhood setting Maximise the space available indoors and outdoors Have appropriate equipment and resources available Structure time to allow for physical activity Use routines, transitions and physical care as opportunities for being active Include movement within learning areas Plan movement-based learning experiences Use spontaneous opportunities Use interactions with children to encourage physical activity Promote physical activity through everyday tasks

7 Key Message: Get active each day Physical Activity for babies birth to 12 months Babies, brain research, and movement. Why is tummy time such an important part of a baby s gross motor development?

8 How can we ensure babies are receiving the physical activity experiences they need? Educators should: Understand gross motor development. Use physical care routines. Ensure time is planned for experiences. Spend time interacting 1:1. Provide opportunities to revisit physical skills. Use a variety of appropriate and interesting baby toys, and nursery rhymes/children s songs to promote movement. Set up the environment and equipment to support physical development. Refer to the Move Learning Activities.

9 Move Learning Activities

10 Physical Activity for Toddlers 12 to 24 months Children learn to walk independently between 10 and 18 months of age. Walking is the main focus of gross motor development for this age group.

11 Physical Activity for Toddlers 24 to 36 months By 2 years of age, toddlers have mastered walking skills - now exploring many gross motor skills. More engagement with other children and interacting through playing games together.

12 Physical Activity for Preschoolers 3 to 5 years With greater control over their body, preschool children gain increased confidence and mobility.

13 Get Active Each Day cards

14 Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) FMS are a set of 12 gross motor skills that involve different body parts such as feet, legs, trunk, arms, hands and head. FMS are the building blocks or foundation movements for more complex and specialised skills. Children do not naturally learn FMS as part of their normal growth and development. The earlier these skills are introduced through play experiences and exploration, the more likely children will be to engage in physical activity throughout their lives developing competence and confidence.

15 Let s practice FUNdamental Movement Skills...

16 Teaching and Learning FMS Intentional FMS Experiences It is important that children experience frequent, supported opportunities to explore, practice and develop FMS. Planned intentional FMS experiences should be positive and play-based, with educators supporting and encouraging children s emerging skills. This simply means planning experiences that focus on Fundamental Movement Skills.

17 For older toddlers and preschoolers, developing FMS also includes small group participation in a planned Intentional FMS Experience using the following format (example included): Action Song/s A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Running to the Corner Stability Skills (eg, stretching, bending, balancing) What s the Time Mr Wolf (FMS running) Action Song If You re Happy & You Know It Transition Song (to move from vigorous to quiet activity) Everybody Do This Relaxation

18 Integrating Move into the everyday curriculum Important points: Physical activity provides many important benefits. National Physical Activity Recommendations now exist. Aim to plan daily Intentional FMS Experiences. Be an active role model.

19 Reflecting on our practices... Reflect on the service s current practices in relation to the Move key messages.

20 Monitor

21 Key Message Turn off the television or computer and get active Research around Small Screen Time Infants are watching between minutes of television each day. 89% of 4-5 year olds spend more than 2 hours watching television, videos or DVD s in a 24-hour period. Children who spend more than 2 hours each day in small screen time are more likely to have an unhealthy diet and are less likely to be physically active. Behaviours associated with small screen recreation during childhood have been shown to track into adulthood - leading to longterm energy imbalance and an increased risk of overweight and obesity.

22 The National Physical Activity Recommendations for Children Birth to 5 years also include recommendations for Small Screen Time... Children younger than 2 years of age should not spend any time watching television or using other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games). For children 2 to 5 years of age, sitting and watching television and the use of other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games) should be limited to less than one hour per day. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers should not be sedentary, restrained, or kept inactive, for more than one hour at a time, with the exception of sleeping.

23 Integrating the Monitor Key Message into the service Have a clear policy on limiting small screen time within the early childhood service. On wet days, encourage Move experiences rather than small screen activities. Select only screen time activities that encourage children to move around and be active. Promote other activities for down time rather than screen-based activities. Help children understand the key message Turn off the television or computer and get active. Be a role model.

24 Reflecting on our practices... Reflect on the service s current practices in relation to the Monitor key messages.