Physical Activity and Health Promotion in the Early Years - Effective Strategies for Early Childhood Educators (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book focuses on improving well-being among young children. It provides a theoretical base explaining why physical activity is important, and offers practical strategies for increasing health and well-being in early childhood settings. It takes ancient wisdom on the mind and body connection, applies it to the youngest children, and supports it with current empirical and international evidence-all with an eye toward improving wellness across the lifespan. The many topics discussed in the book include children's motor skills, movement, interaction, physical literacy, the use of video games, dog ownership, developmental delays, as well as strategies to improve physical activities in the classroom and broader contexts. In recent years, children's health has become a priority worldwide. Topics such as "screen time" "sedentary behavior" and "childhood obesity" have become important issues everywhere- in the news, in schools, in community and commercials settings, and among health care providers. Limiting sedentary behavior, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a nutritious diet are three fundamental needs during early childhood. Preschool years are a time when children begin to explore the world around them, and develop more vivid understandings of their surroundings. As this book shows, the early years may be the best time to teach wellness concepts and assist young children in establishing healthy lifestyle habits.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Educating the Young Child, 14
Release date:	June 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Hannah Brewer • Mary Renck Jalongo
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	292
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-76004-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-76004-1
Barcode:	9783319760049

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