View Unit : Promote young children’s physical activity and movement skills.

Unit

Unit Reference Number

M/601/0133

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Promote young children’s physical activity and movement skills.

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.5 Child Development and Well-Being

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in real work environments.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the importance of physical activity and the development of movement skills for young children’s development, health and well being	1.1	. Explain why physical activity is important to the short and long term health and well being of children.
1		1.2	. Explain the development of movement skills in young children and how these skills affect other aspects of development
2	Be able to prepare and support a safe and challenging environment for young children that encourages physical activity and the development of movement skills	2.1	. Prepare the environment and explain how it allows all children to develop, practice and extend their movement skills according to their age, needs and abilities
		2.2	. Demonstrate in own practice how young children are kept safe when undertaking challenging physical activities
		2.3	. Explain the importance of natural outdoor environments for young children’s physical activity and movement skills.
3	Be able to plan and implement physical activities for young children	3.1	. Plan opportunities for physical activity for young children
		3.2	. Explain how the plan: • meets the individual movement skills needs of children • includes activities that promote competence in movement skills • encourages physical play
		3.3	. Demonstrate in own practice how planned physical activities are implemented
4	Be able to build opportunities for physical activity into everyday routines for young children	4.1	. Explain the importance of building physical activity into everyday routines
4		4.2	. Demonstrate in own practice how young children are provided with opportunities for physical activity within everyday routines
5	Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of provision in supporting young children’s physical activity and movement skills	5.1	. Assess effectiveness of planned provision in: • supporting physical activity • supporting confidence and progression in movement skills.
		5.2	. Identify and record areas for improvement
		5.3	. Reflect on own practice in supporting young children’s physical development and movement skills

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