Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and …

1 Module Two: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsAlabama Department of Public HealthAlabama Department of Public HealthA Series of Six Best Practice Training ModulesBased on Caring for Our Children:National Health and Safety Performance Standards;Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs,Third EditionSupport for this project was provided by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services (Grant #H25MC00238) Promoting Physical Activity for Infantsand Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsINTRODUCTION2 Module 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsLearning OutcomesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to: Acknowledge the importance of daily Physical Activity for Infants and toddlers.

2 Describe developmentally appropriate activities to promote infant growth and growth and development. Give examples of appropriate indoor and outdoor Physical activities for toddlers. Discuss the impact of screen time on Infants and 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsPre-TestPlease complete the pre-test questions at this 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsCaring for Our ChildrenCaring For Our Children: National Health And Safety Performance Standards, Third Edition (CFOC3), are evidence-based and have expert at at 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsStandards, Guidelines, and RegulationsStandard: A statement that defines a goal of practice Based usually on scientific or epidemiological data Set as the strongest criterion for practice Example: CFOC3 Guideline.

3 A statement of advice or instruction Originates from an organization with acknowledged standing Originates from an organization with acknowledged standing Developed often in response to a request or needExample: Choose My Plate campaignRegulation: A standard or guideline that becomes a requirement for legal operation Originates in an agency with governmental/official authority Accompanied by enforcement activityExamples: Minimum Standards, Health Department food safety regulations6 Module 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTerminologyParent: a parent, guardian, or other family member who provides care for the childCaregiver: an adult who provides out-of-home care for children ( , an adult who provides out-of-home care for children ( , child care)Regular Doctor:a pediatrician, nurse practitioner, or other professional who provides medical and other healthcare services on a continual basis (medical home)7 Module 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsImportance of Physical Activity in Early Care Daily Physical Activity should be promoted from birth.)

4 Infants and toddlers learn through play, developing gross motor, socio-emotional, and cognitive skills. Participation in regular Physical Activity promotes gross motor development, improved fitness, cardiovascular health, healthy development, improved fitness, cardiovascular health, healthy bone development, improved sleep, maintenance of healthy weight, and improved mood and sense of well-being. Encourage and support Physical Activity and movement throughout each 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsPromoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlersin Early Childhood SettingsPART 1 Physical ACTIVITYFOR INFANTS9 Module 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsGuideline 1: Infants interact with caregivers in daily Physical activities that promote exploration of their environment.

5 Guideline 2: Infants are placed in safe settings that facilitate Physical Activity and do not restrict movement for prolonged periods of 3: Physical Activity should promote the development Guidelines for Infants10 Guideline 3: Physical Activity should promote the development of movement 4: The environment meets or exceeds recommended safety standards for performing large muscle 5: Caregivers are aware of the importance of Physical Activity and facilitate the child's movement Association for Sport & Physical EducationModule 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsBenefits of Regular Physical Activity for InfantsDaily Physical Activity promotes: Large muscle development. Healthy bone development. Gross motor skills. Sense of individuality. Sense of 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsCharacteristics of Infants Infants are fully dependent upon caregivers.

6 They form attachments and need nurturing to be secure and to achieve optimal development in all domains. Nurturing includes attention to, communication includes attention to, communication about, and response to infant needs, including Physical Activity . Play activities allow Infants to explore,stimulate their senses, and experiencemovement and 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsMost Infants : Enjoy playing one-on-one with caregivers. Enjoy Physical Activity , including movement and playing with objects. Are curious and explore theCharacteristics of Infants .. Are curious and explore theenvironment throughphysical Activity .

7 Move in new ways whenchallenged with 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsExamples of infant ActivityBeing active as an infant means: Moving and lifting the head. Kicking and reaching during tummy time. Reaching for or grasping toys or other objects. Playing or rolling on the floor. Playing or rolling on the floor. Crawling around the 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsInfants Need to See New Sights and Explore the World Give each infant one-on-one attention. Provide time every day when each child is held, rocked, and carried to new environments. Play baby games, such as peek-a-boo, to stimulate communication and help Infants realize that after people communication and help Infants realize that after people disappear, they can come back.

8 Support verbal interaction through cooing and babbling. Encourage Infants to continue exploratory efforts through smiles and applause for attempts at any new 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsPhysical Development of InfantsPhysical development occurs inward (proximal), then outward (distal). Infants develop proximal stability stability in the shoulders, trunk, and hips before they can control the movement of arms trunk, and hips before they can control the movement of arms and legs (distal control). Physical development proceeds from gross motor movements to fine motor skills. 16 Module 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During InfancyBirth-2 Months Exhibits a rooting reflex. Raises head briefly and moves head from side to side.

9 Makes quick and jerking Brings hands to 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During Infancy..2-3 Months Strengthens shoulder muscles. Begins to hold head erect and steady. Holds chest up during tummy time withweight on the forearms. This milestoneweight on the forearms. This milestoneis the first coordinated action of muscleextensors and flexors working togetherto achieve a purposeful movement. Sits with support. Grasps and briefly holds 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During Infancy..3-4 Months Brings hands to midline. Turns head side to side, holding head steady. Pushes down on legs when feet are placedon firm firm 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During Infancy.

10 4-6 Months Develops strong neck muscles and can lift head easily. Holds chest up during tummy time withweight on forearms. First, can roll over from front to back; First, can roll over from front to back;and later, from back to front. Can briefly stand, with support. Can briefly sit, without support. Strengthens upper body movement. Brings feet to 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During Infancy..6-9 Months Continues to increase shoulder stability. Trunk and hip muscles develop, and overall stability improves. Begins to sit without support. Uses toes and hands to propel Uses toes and hands to propelforward or in a circle; begins to crawl. Reaches with one hand and transfersobjects from one hand to another. Grasps small objects with thumband 2: Promoting Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood SettingsTypical Movement Development During Infancy.