Supporting Physical Development in Early Childhood 

Introduction

What is growth and how is it measured?

What is physical development and why is it important?

Experience from your environment

Introduction

Systems of the body

Developing senses

Sensory rich environments

Introduction

Physical activity

Development and movement

Supporting creativity

Introduction

Development and the environment

Media and headlines

Independence and schema

Introduction

The role of play in children?s development and learning

Risky play and Rough and tumble

Creating environments for physical play

Introduction

Working with parents

Health and physical development

Special needs and disability

Supporting physical activity and development