Moving and Grooving: Motor Skills and Movement

CE Credits Hours: 0.20

$17.00

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

This course is provided in partnership with Child Care Lounge

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Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

Objective	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Recognize when there is a victim of cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Identify when a person may be choking.	5	4	3	2	1
Assess the scene for responder safety.	5	4	3	2	1
React immediately by activating emergency response systems - call 9-1-1.	5	4	3	2	1
Begin chest compressions on unconscious adult, child or infant in cardiac arrest.	5	4	3	2	1
Follow depth of chest compression and rescue breath guidelines while responding.	5	4	3	2	1
Assist individuals who need assistance in basic first aid emergencies.	5	4	3	2	1
Use an AED device following standardized guidelines.	5	4	3	2	1

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