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Physical development, health and well-being Dr Kristy Howells Canterbury Christ Church University

Learn about the complexities of physical activity, its importance for health, and how to incorporate it into daily routines. Explore the benefits of movement and ways to encourage and track physical activity levels. Discover the value of active learning through play, adventure, and outdoor exploration.

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Physical development, health and well-being Dr Kristy Howells Canterbury Christ Church University

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  1. Physical development, health and well-beingDr Kristy HowellsCanterbury Christ Church University

  2. Introduction Physical activity (Winsley and Armstrong, 2005) = Complex Variable Consists of unavoidability and variable activity! Accurate assessment very difficult! Any bodily movement resulting in energy expenditure

  3. Recommended physical activity levels • 60 mins moderate to vigorous (DH, 2005, DH, 2011, WHO, 2010) • NHS (2011) at least an hour plus 3 days muscle and bone strengthening activities • Possible in playtime, travelling to school and Physical Education lessons.

  4. Yes, but…. No curriculum guidance on what sustained activity is…. So how do we record physical activity? What does moderate to vigorous look like? Can physical activity be more than just movement at a moderate to vigorous level?

  5. What PA looks like? Playing and exploring Active learning – being active and interactive with others Moving and handling Negotiating space Developing control, confidence, coordination of own body movements Health choices related to food

  6. Benefits of Physical ActivityLearning through climbing

  7. Learning through touch

  8. Learning through play

  9. Learning through adventureDon’t be afraid of the outdoors

  10. Place for physical activity Opportunistic Structured Consider questions used / phrases to support and encourage PA. Use of modes of transport Use of small and large equipment

  11. Key Vocab

  12. Conclusion Complex variable! Many opportunities Recognising when PA occurs Knowing how to progress – active role models, development of key vocab Don’t be afraid of the outdoors.

  13. Questions

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