2 clock hours/0.2 CEUS
It is widely recognized that children need to have a lot of physical activity. Now, more than ever, childhood obesity is a concern. This online class explores the benefits of movement in the classroom, as well as how to promote motor development. Discover how children can learn better by moving too. Note: Part of the clock hours of this class requires interaction with children to reinforce class objectives.
Class Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- List reasons why movement and physical activity are important for young children
- Define the three principles of motor development
- Identify the 2 types of motor skills and learn how to promote them
- List 4 categories of movement and give examples of how to promote them in your program
- Give examples of how movement can reinforce content mastery of other subjects
- List new creative movement ideas
2 clock hours/.2 ceus