1. Physical development, health and well-being Dr Kristy Howells Canterbury 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 Activity Learning through climbing

7. Learning through touch

8. Learning through play

9. Learning through adventure Don’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 Words to describe motion Stop Start Forwards Backwards
Sideways
Space
Words to describe actions and ways of moving
Rolling
Crawling
Shuffling
Jumping
Skipping
Control
Words to describe feelings
Happy
Sad
Jolly
Stormy
Lonely
Excited
Words to describe what happens to body when exercising
Hot
Red cheeks
Breathing more
Tummy moves
Sweating
Tired

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