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1 Unit 1.2 Support healthy lifestyles for children through exercise

2 Learning Outcomes LO1 Understand children’s need for exercise.
AC 1.1 Outline the benefits of exercise for children. AC 1.2 Identify the requirements of current frameworks for: Outdoor access Regular exercise for children. AC 1.3 Evaluate national and local initiatives which promote children’s exercise. AC 1.4 Describe benefits of working in partnership with parents/carers in relation to supporting children’s exercise.

3 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Time: 15 mins How much exercise do you have in a typical week? Consider: Do you choose the stairs or the lift? Do you walk to a destination that is 5–10 minutes away or do you wait for a lift or public transport? Do you ride a bike? Do you take part in a regular sporting activity? Does the thought of exercise bore you? Did you like PE at school? Why?

4 What are the benefits of exercise?

5 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Benefits of exercise Exercise and physical activity are very important for young children. From a very young age, babies will benefit from time on the floor to stretch and move their arms and legs. Babies will develop different skills if they have time on their tummy and time on their back. They will be able to develop and strengthen many sets of muscles including their back, neck, legs and arms.

6 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Benefits of exercise Babies and young children will also benefit from time in water – either in the bath or in a swimming pool. It is much easier to move your body in water, and babies and young children will love to move around and splash in the bath. Once a child can crawl and walk they will want to be constantly on the move. It is important for a toddler to have lots of time and space to run and move around.

7 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Benefits of exercise Physical activities and exercise will help children develop many skills including: Co-ordination Balance Spatial awareness Social skills Stamina Confidence Problem-solving.

8 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Time: 15 mins Discuss the space available for moving around in your setting. Consider: The age and stage of the children The baby room The toddler room The indoor space for older children The outdoor space available to all How often are children asked or told to sit down? Learners should consider whether babies and children can move around freely when they choose.

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10 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1)
Time: 15 mins It is suggested that young children benefit from ‘huff and puff’ activities. Research this term and consider: What does it mean? How can it be achieved? What are the benefits of ‘huff and puff’ activities? Do children take part in regular ‘huff and puff’ activities in your setting? DO THIS FOR HOMEWORK This describes activities that encourage children to exert themselves enough as to increase their breathing rate. This includes running, jumping, skipping, hopping, using bikes and kicking balls. A short regular burst of this type of activity is good for a child’s health and can reduce the likelihood of childhood obesity.

11 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.2)
Requirements of current frameworks It is recommended that under 5s who are able to walk should be active for at least three hours a day, and this should be spread throughout the day. It is also recommended that all under 5s spend as little time as possible just sitting – they should be encouraged to be up and moving for the majority of their time awake. Children in early years settings should have free-flow access to outdoor play, although this is not always possible or available in all settings.

12 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.2)
Requirements of current frameworks At KS1, children generally get a playtime in the morning and afternoon, and time outside once they have finished eating their lunch. All KS1 children should have at least one hour of directed physical exercise a week, in the school hall or outdoor area if weather permits. This PE session can be used for a range of sports or dance activities. Section 3.58 of the EYFS states: ‘Providers must provide access to an outdoor play area or, if that is not possible, ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis’. The prime area of learning and development for physical development says that children must be provided with opportunities to be active and interactive. The National Curriculum at KS1 states that the Government recommends two hours of physical activity a week, and this can include PE lessons and extra-curricula activities such as sports events, dance and gym sessions.

13 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.3)
National and local initiatives Play England, Play Scotland and Play Wales are national initiatives aimed at making everyone aware of the importance of play. They have a strong focus on outdoor physical play and have lots of resources to show how important play and exercise are. Many local authorities have taken this lead and have spent money to improve outdoor play spaces and parks.

14 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.3)
Time: 15 mins Discuss an outdoor play space or park that is local to you. Consider: Are there any swings, slides or similar in your local park? What age are these meant for? Is the play area clean, tidy and inviting? Are there any natural play resources in the park such as logs to balance on and hills to climb? Is the park well used? Is it used by the appropriate age range? Learners should discuss their local outdoor space in relation to promoting physical activity. Some local authorities place natural materials in a park for climbing and exploration, while others use commercially-produced play equipment.

15 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.4)
Partnership with parents/carers Parents/carers play a vital role in encouraging children to be physically active and they can help to set up good habits. Some children are taken everywhere by car and spend a lot of time at home in front of a screen. Practitioners can work with parents/carers to encourage them to introduce more physical activity in their child’s day. This will benefit the holistic development of the child.

16 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.4)
Partnership with parents/carers Working in partnership with parents/carers to support children’s exercise will mean that children will always get their recommended amount of active time each day. Practitioners can share hints and tips with parents/carers, and they in turn can tell practitioners what their child likes to do. Exercise does not have to involve a sporting activity and parents/carers can involve their child in activities such as walking to the setting, tidying up at home and playing catch in the garden.

17 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.1, 1.2)
Time: 15 mins Discuss how children are encouraged to be active inside the setting. Consider: The age and stage of the children Moving on from sedentary activities Large floor toys Moving around in the setting Tidy up time Action songs and rhymes. This discussion will identify how active children are within the indoor space. Some settings are much more spacious than others, but children can still be encouraged to move and be active. Examples of good practice, as well as areas for development, can be discussed.

18 1. Understand children’s need for exercise (1.4)
Time: 15 mins Create a poster to show parents/carers how to introduce more exercise and physical activity into their child’s day. Consider: A variety of age ranges Everyday activities that encourage movement Ideas for active play indoors Planned outdoor activities Recommendations for the amount of physical activity a day The benefits to the child. This can be displayed or shared when finished. The poster can include lots of images and should show how easy it is to introduce more physical activities into a child’s day. It should be a positive message, and should not reprimand parents/carers for any lack of physical activity in their child’s day.

19 Summary A child’s holistic development will benefit from regular exercise. Children need lots of opportunities for spontaneous indoor and outdoor physical activity. Parents/carers help set good habits and can support the setting in encouraging their child to be active.

20 Plenary How many minutes a day should under 5s be physically active?
What is meant by the term ‘free-flow outdoor play’? List three activities a parent/carer could do with their child to encourage them to be active.

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