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1st Edition

The Physical Development Needs of Young Children

Edited By Rebecca Duncombe Copyright 2019
    250 Pages 53 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    250 Pages 53 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    With growing concerns over declining levels of school readiness and physical activity, this book highlights the importance of quality early movement experiences and explores the connection between poor early Physical Development opportunities and later difficulties in the classroom.　

    The book outlines the Physical Development needs of babies, toddlers and young children up to the age of eight, and suggests practical ways in which these can be provided for. It explores key concepts and terms, such as physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, sport, physical activity and Physical Education (PE), in relation to young children’s Physical Development needs and discusses age-appropriate provision. Advice is given to prevent movement difficulties from occurring, but it is acknowledged that not all children follow a typical Physical Development pathway, and, where this is the case, suggestions are provided to help put children "back on course."　

    The Physical Development Needs of Young Children is important reading for all who work with or care for young children, including Early Years practitioners, primary school teachers, students who are studying to join these professions, and parents.

    Introduction

    1. The Origins and Evolution of Physical Education (PE) and Physical Development (PD) in Early Childhood 0-8 years

      2. Rebecca Duncombe and Lala Manners

    2. Physical Literacy in Early Childhood

      3. Susan Allingham, Patricia Maude and Margaret Whitehead

    3. The Complex Nature of Early Childhood Movement Skills Development

      4. Mike Jess

    4. Physical Activity in the Early Years

      5. Julie Stirrup and Rachel Sandford

    5. Finland: An International Approach to Physical Development

      6. Arja Sääkslahti and Rebecca Duncombe

    6. Natural Physical Development in the First Year: The Pikler Approach

      7. Dorothy Marlen

    7. Practical Approaches for Meeting the Physical Development Needs of Babies and Toddlers

      8. Sue Gascoyne

    8. Physical Development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

      9. Rebecca Duncombe

    9. Physical Development and Physical Education for 5-7 Year olds

      10. Vicky Randall and Gerald Griggs

    10. Unlocking Physical Potential: Putting Right What has ‘Gone Wrong’

      11. Rebecca Duncombe and Sally Goddard Blythe

    11. Adapting Sports for Young Children

      12. Carolynne Mason

    12. Adapting the Environment for the Early Years

      13. Carol Archer

    13. Physical Development Through Outdoor Play: The Example of Forest School

      14. Janine Coates

    14. Enhancing Physical Development Through Play

      15. Pat Preedy

    15. Physical Development Programmes and Approaches: Content and Impact

    Rebecca Duncombe, Pat Preedy, Cathy Parvin, Kim Pott and Ruth Smith

    Conclusion

    Biography

    Rebecca Duncombe is a Neuro-developmental Therapist helping individuals

    and schools. Her recent research has focussed on Physical Development in the

    Early Years, and she jointly developed “Movement for Learning,” a daily programme

    of developmental exercises aimed at children in reception and Year 1.

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