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Course Catalog

Play and Health in Early Childhood Education

This course investigates the importance of play and health in the young child’s social, cultural, psychological and physical development. Play and playful learning are explored as a means to develop dispositional characteristics essential for growth. Pre-service teachers learn to infuse play and playful learning into curriculum design, lesson planning and the core curriculum. Movement, games, rhythms, early fitness testing and sport skills are discussed as a basis for self-image development, nutrition awareness, cardiovascular health and emergency first aid/safety.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0