creating optimal preschool physical environments involve much more than thoughtful consideration about where to place classroom furnishings. Considering what you have learned about preschoolers needs and dimensions of quality environments‚ use examples to explain at least three ways that optimal physical environments can foster opportunities for growth and learning. According to Gestwicki (2014) Elizabeth Prescott advocates a balance of dimensions for optimum environments that encourage kinds of
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positive environments for children and young people 1.1. Describe what is meant by a positive environment? Whatever age group or setting you are working with‚ you must plan an environment that encourages the development of the whole child. First of all you think about the different settings that children and young people aged 0-16 years may experience. These settings have both indoor and outdoor physical spaces that need to be considered. The layout of the physical environment is your
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Positive environments for children and young people Positive environment A positive environment is one that supports all aspects of the child’s development; staff members/carers can provide the children different ways to extend their developments. By doing activities and guiding the children through their learning‚ this creates a positive environment for them. Example: Reading and writing activities will help the child or young person’s cognitive and intellectual development. Singing and
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The Benefits of Physical Activity Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally. Regular moderate intensity physical activity – such as walking‚ cycling‚ or participating in sports – has significant benefits for health Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you
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What is the role of students to protect environment? Students‚ the most powerful stratum of the society‚ know the importance of environment and nature sustainability. Nature has endowed us with all the resources to which maximum beneficiary is human beings. Nature has full proof system of protection of all the creatures and environment subject to check on excessive pollution and resources utilisation. Students understand the need for protecting environment and they are prepared to fight against
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PBSL 1121-Physical Activity and Health Assignment 1 Ho Tsz Kan 3035045152 Abstract Physical status of a person is very critical because a healthy body would be the most fundamental requirement of human. Especially when getting into University‚ most of the students would like to put most of their focus on academic work but not physical status. It was a pretty serious issue. The aim of the study is to find out how actually physical active HKU students are. Daily steps would be a good indicator
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in acts of physical activity from a young age is very important for both the mental and physical health of a child; the habits learnt in youth tend to continue onto adulthood thus having an effect on the prevalence of obesity and related illnesses in society. “Obesity is increasing steeply in Australia” ( Magarey‚ A. M.‚ Daniels‚ L. A. and Boulton‚ T. J. 2001) “and almost 25% of children are affected” (Booth‚ Wake‚ Armstrong‚ Chey‚ Hesketh‚ and Mathur.2001). So why is physical activity so important
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one can argue that people with disabilities are incapable of physical activity. They could also argue that there is a rational justification as to why people with disabilities cannot do such a thing. Adapted Physical Activity is a cross-disciplinary profession which advocated the benefits of exercise and sport for personal growth amongst a person with a health‚ as well to improve social acceptance and opportunity. Having a physical disability is no different. There have been social constructs
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1. Describe your thoughts‚ feelings and initial response to the physical environment. At what facility is your placement? My placement is after school program YMCA at Centerville Elementary School in Beverly. Thoughts‚ feelings‚ and initial response to the physical environment were‚ that the school is big and has safety provided. Such as‚ the main entrance have video security camera. The door is not opened until the permission isn’t given from the inside. All doors are locked and cannot be opened
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active seems to be of interest to many people in today’s world‚ the numerous reasons often go unannounced because of the stress that is put on physical image rather than overall health. Physical activity includes any action that strengthens muscles or strengthens the cardiovascular system. It can be performed by aerobic exercises such as sports and other activities that increase cardiovascular endurance or anaerobic exercise such as weight training that focus on increasing short term muscle strength.
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