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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E
Physical Movement for Young Children
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has available a new publication, Appropriate Practices in Movement Programs for Young Children. Movement programs for young children require special attention and considerations. This document addresses key aspects of instructional strategies and program development that are essential to the delivery of quality movement programs for young children.
Written for those caring for young children ages 3-5, this 20-page booklet describes physical education practices that are in the best interest of children. They include guidelines for curriculum design, learning experience, fitness activities, fitness testing, assessment, participation levels, forming groups, etc.
The importance and value of movement for young children are being recognized as an important role in development. During movement activities, children use multiple sensory modalities creating neural connections across numerous pathways in the brain. The branching of these connections is one of the first steps in wiring the brain for future learning.
Appropriate Practices in Movement Programs for Young Children focuses on developmentally appropriate practices in movement programs for 3-5 year old children and can assist childcare programs, preschools, and kindergartens to:
- Make developmentally appropriate decisions about curriculum and content.
- Make informed decisions about how content is presented.
- Evaluate existing curriculum and teaching methods.
- Advocate the improvement of existing programs.
- More fully integrate movement activities into existing curricula.
A developmentally appropriate movement program accommodates a variety of individual characteristics such as developmental status, previous movement experiences, fitness and skill levels, body size, and age.
This publication is available in two ways: The document can be downloaded from www.aahperd.org/naspe (search for appropriate practice) or a bound copy can be ordered for $7 by contacting NASPE,1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191; 800-321-0789; www.aahperd.org.
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