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Understand children's need for exercise

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How many minutes a day should a child under five be active for?

240

120

180

Drag and drop the words into the correct gaps.

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In the statutory framework, physical involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and ; and to develop their co-ordination, , and movement.

Without adequate daily activity, there is a greater tendency to develop which bone condition?

Osteopath

Osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis

Osteomyelitis

Which of these count as light activity for children?

Walking

Riding a bike

Swimming

Running around

Which of these count as energetic activity for children?

Standing up

Riding a bike

Moving around

Walking

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Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text ‘Physical activity in the early years’
‘Benefits of exercise’ from NHS choices
‘Physical activity guidelines for children (under five years) from NHS choices
‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ from the Department for Education
‘Development Matters’ on the Foundation Years website
‘Physical activity guidelines’ by the UK Chief Medical Officers
‘Early years: Practical strategies for promoting physical activity’ From the British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) for Physical Activity and Health, Loughborough University
‘Meaningful movement’ from the Teach Early Years website
‘Activities’ on the NHS Change 4 Life website
’Promoting physical activity through outdoor play in early years settings’ from Play Wales

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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

‘How to keep your baby or toddler active’ from NHS. Click to read more about keeping children active in the early years.
‘Accessible activities’ from Change 4 Life. Click to read some ways to keep disabled children active.
‘Physical exercise and SEN: Early years activities’ from Family. Click to read about planning sessions for children with SEN that encourage physical activity.
Click to read ‘Getting parents and carers involved’ on the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine website.
This leaflet from Education Scotland offers a way to share a positive approach to physical activity with parents and carers.
This document ‘PE & physical activity across the curriculum’ was produced by the British Heart Foundation.
PANCo and Cambridge Childhood Partnership website. Click to find information on a new early years role for Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordintors, developed by the Cambridge Childhood Partnership.
This article from Pearson describes the role of the ‘Physical Activity and Nutritional Coordinator (PANCo).
Click to read ‘Top tips for getting under-fives active’ from the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.

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