Course Description
This course examines the relationship between physical activity and whole child development. Theories of play, community resources, and observation techniques for the planning and implementation of basic movement principles for the individual and the group both indoors and outdoors are included.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Topical Outline
- Movement’s role in child development
- Movement’s role in musical and creative development
- Child development characteristics & their impact on the movement program
- Lesson plans
- The when, where, and what of movement sessions
- Choosing and using music
- Teaching methods
- Bringing movement education outdoors
- Playground evaluation & observation
- Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
- Movement across the curriculum
- Using movement and music for transitions
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of child development principles in creating plans and activities to encourage healthy gross and fine motor development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and child guidance and group management techniques when planning and presenting motor activities.
- Integrate motor development in all domains of early childhood environments.
- List developmental sequences of motor development with regard to specific skills and movement.