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FIT204 : EXERCISE AND CHILDRENChildren Developmental Stages and Implications on Exercise1765935156210002 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to Avoid2yo’s find it hard to wait or make a choice.Instructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activitiesRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Walking smooth – Running EmergesInstructor must emphasise that they do not have to do this if there are not comfortable with their running.Ensure to that the children are having fun and learningContinuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Balance improvesInstructors must ensure that are not left waiting long periods of t time to have a go at the exercises provided Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).3-4 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to AvoidMay no longer need a day-time napInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Running, jumping, hopping become more refined, with flexible upper body.Instructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Can pedal and steer tricycleInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Instructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).5-6 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to AvoidIncreaser running speed, gallops more smoothly and engages in true skippingInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).Displays mature, flexible throwing and catching patternsInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).If they have had some practice, 5 year olds can catch a medium size ball.Instructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).6-8 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to AvoidAble to ride a two wheeler bikeInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).By 8, they can combine locomotor and motor skills more fluidly (turn, spin and jump -- such as in basketball).Instructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeDon’t offer a range of choices of equipment or activities. If involving choices with this age group, limit to 2 choices.Continuous play activities are recommendedRelay races with long waits between turnsGames that a person has to sit out if they are eliminated (musical chairs, freeze).9-11 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to AvoidIncreases in coordination and reaction timeInstructors must ensure that children are not left waiting for long periods between activitiesEnsure that classes start on timeSet Challenging activities to develop their co-ordination and reaction times. Give small intervals between games or activities to keep the children and interested and aware12-15 year oldsDevelopmental CharacteristicsImplications for Exercise programmingSuitable Exercises/Activities for this age groupExercises to AvoidBoys have period of pronounced and rapid growth and have massive boost of testosterone.Set Challenging activitiesGive small intervals between games or activities to keep the children and interested and awareGirls begin to menstruate (have periods), they may suffer crampingDon’t give activities that are to physical as they might not have much confidenceGive small intervals between games or activities to keep the children and interested and awareAvoid running for long periods of time and mix the side up if playing a team game. ................
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