Module 1: Promoting Physical Activity for Young Children |
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Motor Skill Development to Promote Physical Activity
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Watch Zach share fun musical workouts for young children. |
Children need a chance to practice motor skills to enjoy physically activity. Simple games like follow the leader, Simon says, chase, and tag are good ones for them to play. Classes and sports for young children like tumbling, dancing, or t-ball are also good. All activities need to fit children’s abilities and be fun.
Children under age 7 have not fully developed hand-eye coordination or balance. They should do activities on flat surfaces. The activities should be simple, with only a few directions.
Development of the curriculum was supported by a grant (T79MCO9805) from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau,
to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Nutrition.