Moving and Grooving: Motor Skills and Movement
- Continuing education credit hours 0.20
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
List reasons why movement and physical activity are important for young children
Define the three principles of motor development
Identify the 2 types of motor skills and learn how to promote them
List 4 categories of movement and give examples of how to promote them in your program
Give examples of how movement can reinforce content mastery of other subjects
List new creative movement ideas
Course Description
It is widely recognized that children need to have a lot of physical activity. Now, more than ever, childhood obesity is a concern. This online class explores the benefits of movement in the classroom, as well as how to promote motor development. Discover how children can learn better by moving too. Note: Part of the clock hours of this class requires interaction with children to reinforce class objectives.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Approved by IACET
Child Care Lounge online classes have been accredited and approved to show that they are of the highest quality.
