Why Preschool Fitness is Important
Medical Consequences
Academics Taught Through Physical Fitness Programs
Social Skills
Mental Well-Being
Other Benefits
Research Studies
Components of an Effective Preschool Fitness Program
Improving Balance in Preschool Children
Sequencial Steps in Skill Development
Motor Development Expectations by Age
Activity Ideas for Preschool Fitness
Contraindicated Exercises and Stretches
Relaxation Scripts for Preschool Children
Special Needs Children - Exercise considerations and benefits
Can You Identify All The Components?
Directions: Read Carefully
Card File Cards - Sports Skills (list the steps in learning each of the 8 Sport Skills listed)
Card File Cards - Anatomy (shade area of the major muscles on the front and back of the body)
Card File Cards - Strengthening Exercises (for each major muscle group and how to explain the exercise to children)
Card File Cards - Stretching Exercises (for each major muscle group and how to explain the stretch to children)
Types of Relaxation Training
Your Own Scripts
Physical activities important for specific special needs children and those not recommended.
Using The Database Tool
Design And Practice 2 Workouts
Record Your Class
Submit Your Work
Evaluation - Questions 1-7, please rate on a scale of 1-10. One being least likely, 10 being most likely
