Physical Development Needs of Young Children

This book emphasizes the significance of high-quality early movement experiences and investigates the link between limited early physical development opportunities and later academic challenges. It provides guidance on meeting the physical development needs of babies, toddlers, and young children up to age eight, covering key concepts such as physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, sport, physical activity, and physical education (PE). It also offers advice on preventing movement difficulties and discusses the importance of recognizing that not all children follow a typical developmental pathway. The book is a valuable resource for professionals working with or caring for young children, as well as for parents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

With mounting apprehensions about dwindling levels of school readiness and physical activity, this book underscores the significance of high-quality early movement experiences and delves into the correlation between limited early physical development opportunities and subsequent challenges in the classroom. The book provides a comprehensive outline of the physical development requirements of infants, toddlers, and young children up to the age of eight, offering practical strategies for meeting these needs. It explores fundamental concepts and terms such as physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, sport, physical activity, and Physical Education (PE) in relation to the physical development requirements of young children and discusses age-appropriate provision. Guidance is offered to prevent movement difficulties from arising, recognizing that not all children follow a conventional physical development trajectory. In such cases, suggestions are provided to assist in redirecting children back on track.

The Physical Development Needs of Young Children is an essential read for all individuals who work with or care for young children, including Early Years practitioners, primary school teachers, students pursuing careers in these fields, and parents.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 158 x 233 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138601949