Physically Educated_ Developing Children's Health and Wellbeing.

19/01/2025 17 min Temporada 4 Episodio 33

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Episode Synopsis

This podcast episode deep dives into a book chapter written by Timothy Lynch in Health and Wellbeing in Childhood. The book chapter advocates for quality physical education (QPE) in early childhood, arguing that it significantly enhances children's health and wellbeing. It stresses the importance of mastering fundamental movement skills (FMS) before age seven, using a socio-cultural approach that considers children's diverse backgrounds. The text explores relevant theories of human movement and motor skill acquisition, highlighting the need for educators to address hidden curriculum messages that may negatively impact children's perception of physical activity. Several models and practical examples are presented to guide educators in implementing inclusive and engaging QPE programmes.