The Benefits Of Physical Activities At Childcare Centres
Physical activity is essential for a child’s health, well-being and development and sets them up for lifelong healthy pursuits around fitness, sports, outdoor activities and more.
Your childcare centre will prioritise physical activity as part of their daily programme to ensure that your child gets the required time spent moving around.
Read on to learn more about the types of activities suitable for young children and the benefits they will receive.
Types Of Activities That Are Suitable For Young Children
Your childcare centre will devise a varied programme of physical activities that will include all or some of the following movements that are suitable for young children:
Walking, skipping and running
Riding bikes and scooters
Dancing
Swimming
Organised sports like hockey, cricket or soccer
Often these activities will be turned into a game that will encourage all the youngsters to participate.
The Benefits Of Physical Activities
Your childcare centre will explain how vital physical activity is to your child’s daily routine. Some of the benefits include:
Building strong muscles and bones.
Improving cardiovascular endurance, aerobic fitness and improved blood pressure with a stronger heart and lungs.
Helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity in the future.
Maintaining healthy body weight and regulating body fat percentages.
Feeding the brain for a better attention span and memory and reducing the risk of depression.
Improving balance, posture, coordination and posture.
Additional Benefits Of Physical Activities In Childcare Centres
In addition to the physical benefits of keeping children moving, there are further positive spinoffs in the form of improving the child’s overall well-being in the following ways:
Learning to share and take turns
Interacting and communicating with others and making friends
Boosting confidence
Promoting the ability to relax
Promoting better sleeping habits
Boosting morale and spirit through a sense of belonging
Enhancing concentration levels
Childcare Centres Provide The Right Amount Of Physical Activity
The experienced staff at your childcare centre know just how much active play is suitable for each age group, but here is a guideline to give you an idea:
Age 1 to 5: Up to three hours of physical activity, including 1 hour of highly energetic activity per day.
Age 5 to 18: At least one hour of moderate to energetic physical activity daily, plus additional light activity throughout the day. This should include strengthening exercises that build strong bones and muscles.
Contact Community Kids today to find out how our childcare centres incorporate physical activities into our daily routines to promote excellent health and well-being for all the children in our care. We focus on a well-rounded approach to ensure every child can develop physically and emotionally through active play.
