1. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Caring for School-Age Children Chapter 14 Getting Fit, Staying Fit

2. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. How Healthy Are Our Children?

3. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Health Concerns Poor physical fitness Obesity Inadequate diet Chronic health conditions Untreated dental problems

4. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Implications for Child Care Staff Members Advocate for better health care resources in the community Provide children with knowledge about being healthy Provide nutritious snacks Involve children in snack planning Plan healthy cooking activities

5. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Getting Fit, Staying Fit

6. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Personal Reflection What does getting and staying fit imply to you? What do you know about how to do that?

7. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Fitness Physical state of well-being Aerobic endurance Body composition Muscular strength Flexibility

8. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Fitness Program in a Child Care Program Must be more than just outdoor play Should include all components of fitness Must include a fitness time in the daily or weekly schedule Should have adults leading the exercises and modeling the proper movements

9. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Fitness Program Warm-up exercises Arm and hand exercises Leg exercises Torso exercises

10. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Equipment Jump ropes Hoops Balls of various sizes for various games (handball, 4-square, volleyball, soccer, basketball) Balance beam

11. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Guidelines for Child Care Staff Members Make learning enjoyable Supervise cooking with maximum safety in mind Be a good role model Set the stage for active play Allow time for practicing skills Exercise yourself

12. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Personal Reflection What personal strength, knowledge, or attitude do you have that can encourage children to get and stay fit?