2. UNIT AIM
Understand children’s need for exercise
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
Understand inclusive practice in relation
to the use of provision for children’s
exercise (2.1, 2.2)
Be able to support children’s exercise in
an outdoor space (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
Assessment:
2 assessment tasks and placement
assessment
3. LESSON AIMS
Outline the benefits of exercise
for children and identify physical
activities for children
Effects on short and long term
health and well being
4. BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
What is exercise?
Why do we need it?
What do you notice happens to
you when you are physically
active?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI64R1bjN7U
5. CHILDREN WHO ARE ACTIVE AND HAVE
REGULAR EXERCISE WILL:
have stronger muscles and bones
have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat
be less likely to become overweight
decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
have a better outlook on life
sleep better
Be better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from
running to catch a bus to studying for a test.
6. CHILDREN’S EXERCISE
For children, exercise means playing and
being physically active.
Can you think when children will be
exercising?
Apart from the physical benefits, regular
exercise develops a child’s self esteem by
creating a strong sense of purpose and
fulfilment
Children learn how to interact and
cooperate with other children by taking part
in team sports and other activities
7. GROUP ACTIVITY:
DESCRIBE THE BENEFITS OF
EXERCISE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S
DEVELOPMENT
Include:
Physical,
Intellectual,
Social and
Emotional benefits
Fill in your worksheet. (part task 1)
9. EFFECTS ON SHORT AND LONG
TERM HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Physical activity and exercise are no
longer a regular feature in many
children’s lives
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-
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Children need to be physically active
in order to prevent harmful effects
on their health, in both the long and
short term
10. SHORT TERM HEALTH
Physical activities boosts energy
Helps to alleviate stress and anxiety
Children who are physically active are more
likely sleep easily and for longer
Less likely to develop infections such as
colds and flu because their immune system
is made stronger by having regular exercise
and sufficient sleep
11. CONTROLLING WEIGHT
Prevents obesity
A recent study has found that
teenagers who carry a gene for obesity
are less likely to become obese if they
are physically active for an hour a day
People who are overweight are more
likely to suffer from heart problems,
including diabetes , stroke, heart
disease and cancer
12. INCREASING BONE
DENSITY
Helps maintain strong bones
Slows down bone degeneration
in later life
This can help prevent
osteoporosis – a condition when
bones become brittle and more
prone to break
13. ACTIVITY
In groups think of play ideas to
promote exercise and
development for the following
areas
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
14. NEXT WEEK
Research local indoor local provision to identify
exercise opportunities for children
Discover different physical play opportunities which
supports exercise for children
15. FOR NEXT WEEK
Look at the Early Years
Foundation Stage and what
that says about exercise for
children
We shall be focusing on the
Framework requirements next
week
