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
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