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Physical Activity for Infants (0-18 months)

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Skills to develop:

  • 0-3 months: neck control, reaching, grabbing, arm and leg movements
  • 4-6 months: rolling over, sitting, pushing with their legs
  • 7-9 months: moving forward (crawling or scooting), moving objects between hands, standing
  • 10-12 months: cruising (walking while holding onto furniture), playing with balls
  • 12-18 months: walking up stairs, pushing and pulling objects while walking forward

Source: Nipissing District Developmental Screening. (2011). NDDS Checklist.
Source: Australian Capital Territory. (2009). Kids at Play Factsheet No: 1. Active play everyday.

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Course Menu
  1. Physical Activity and Early Childhood: Building Lifelong Habits
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. About the Best Start Resource Centre
  4. Theory Review – Move / Sweat / Step
  5. Theory Review – Sleep
  6. Theory Review – Sit / Screen Time
  7. Theory Review – Benefits
  8. Physical Activity for Infants (0-18 months)
  9. Activity Ideas for Infants
  10. Physical Activity for Toddlers (1.5 – 2.5 years old)
  11. Activity Ideas for Toddlers
  12. Physical Activity for Preschoolers (2.5 – 4 years old)
  13. Activity Ideas for Preschoolers
  14. Physical Activity for Kindergarten-aged Children (4-6 years old)
  15. Activity Ideas for Kindergarten-aged Children
  16. Tips for Families
  17. Tips for Families
  18. Tips for Professionals
  19. Tips for Professionals
  20. Tips for Physical Activity
  21. Modification Ideas
  22. Modification Ideas
  23. Modification Ideas
  24. Equipment Suggestions
  25. Website Review
  26. Personal Action Planning
  27. Personal Action Planning
  28. Thank You
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