1st Edition

Physical Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage

By Angela D Nurse Copyright 2009
156 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

154 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand and develop their own knowledge and good... Read more

Introduction: setting the element of physical development in context by exploring current societal concerns about health and well-being, obesity, safety and risk  1. Theoretical perspectives: what we currently know about how the body works 2. What Physical Development means for children  3.Balancing Risk and Challenge  4. Thinking about Movement and Space  5. Movement and Space in Practice  6. Thinking about Health and Bodily Awareness  7. Health and Bodily Awareness in Practice  8. Thinking about Using Equipment and Materials  9. Using Equipment and Resources in Practice  References  Further Reading  Appendices

Biography

Angela D Nurse is an Educational Consultant