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Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity

INFANCY

Table 4. Desired Outcomes for the Infant, and the Role of the Family

Infant

Educational/Attitudinal

Behavioral

Health/Physical Status

  • Enjoys moving

  • Enjoys playing with parents, siblings, grandparents, and others

  • Achieves motor skills milestones at an appropriate age

  • Plays with objects and toys and explores the environment

  • Develops the strength and postural control to walk

  • Develops the fine motor skills needed to pick up objects, toys, and food and manipulate them with both hands


Family

Educational/Attitudinal

Behavioral

Health/Physical Status

  • Understands the importance of physical activity (e.g., movement, play)

  • Recognizes developmentally appropriate motor skills

  • Plays with the infant

  • Promotes physical activity in the infant

  • Recognizes delays in motor skill development

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