Physical Activities for Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/504/7508
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

The aim of this unit is to consider the benefits of physical activities for children under the age of five years. The learner will be able to share different activities that they could use with young children. They will then plan an activity that supports physical development.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about physical activities for children.

Learners need to consider different types of physical activities for young children. It may be useful to consider physical activities that encourage fine and gross motor skills and co-ordination. The following are possible examples.

  • indoor and outdoor activities
  • use of different types of equipment e.g. bats, balls, scooters, bikes
  • walking, running, climbing, jumping

Learners should be able to suggest activities for both age groups. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe different physical activities suitable for children aged 0-3 and 3-5 years.

2

Know how physical activities can support children’s learning and development.

Although learners do not need an in-depth knowledge of children's learning and development it may be useful to group this learning outcome according to the areas of development. For example:



  • cognitive development - encourages concentration, problem solving
  • social and emotional development - playing with others, fun, challenging, get rid of frustrations
  • communication and language development - vocabulary building, listening and following rules of the game, sharing experiences with others

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Give examples of the ways in which physical activity can be used to support children’s learning and development.

3

Know the role of the adult supporting physical activity for children.

Learners should consider some of the following examples for the adult's role. This may include:



  • observing children during play to give information about the child's development
  • supervising to make sure they are safe
  • stimulating and encouraging them to take risks within their capability
  • risk assessment
  • on-going safety checks while the children are playing

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline the role of the supporting adult in terms of
    •health and safety
    •facilitating children’s learning and development
4

Be able to plan and prepare a physical activity for children.

Learners need to choose a physical activity for a child or small group of children under five years. They need to plan the activity, decide what equipment is required and be able to explain what to do in a way that is appropriate for young children. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Identify the learning that could take place for the children through a chosen physical activity.

  • 4.2

    Identify the equipment needed.

  • 4.3

    Prepare an explanation of the activity appropriate for the children involved.