Module Details
Module Code: |
EDUC N7018 |
Full Title:
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Early Childhood: Physical Activity
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
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Geraldine O'Connor
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Sean Kilroy
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Departments: |
Nursing Midwifery & Early Years
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement and evaluate safe and effective physical activity sessions for young children in line with the Aistear theme of Well-being.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Assess the importance of regular participation in physical activity in early childhood. |
MLO2 |
Outline the safety precautions necessary to provide a secure and safe environment for exercise and play. |
MLO3 |
Examine the physiological effects of physical activity on children. |
MLO4 |
Plan and deliver safe, effective and child-centered physical activity sessions to develop physical fitness and motor ability in children. |
MLO5 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity programmes and policies aimed at developing physical fitness and motor ability in children. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
The role of physical activity in early childhood
What is physical activity?; The benefits of physical activity in the context of a healthy lifestyle; components of physical fitness; recommended participation guidelines for young children; barriers to regular participation; physical activity in the context of Aistear – the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
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Promoting physical activity in a safe environment
Creating a safe and supportive environment for exercise and play; risk assessment; health screening; child protection; adapting physical activities for children with disabilities and special needs
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Physical Activity: Current policies and models of best practice
Future directions in promoting physical activity; investigating the effectiveness of national and international initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity levels
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Development of the child
Physical and physiological growth and development; motor skill development; personal and social development; factors affecting growth and development
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Exercise, play and physical activities for early childhood
A range of activities to develop basic motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination and control, aiming/estimating/predicting; Buntus Start Programme; active play
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsPart Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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Reassessment Description Reassessment may include: 1). Submission of a project in which students will be required to design a physical activity session suitable for delivery in an early childhood setting and/or 2). Completion of a practical exam in which students will plan, deliver and evaluate a physical activity session suitable for early childhood.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
This module has no Full Time On Campus workload. |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Classroom based learning |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Online Contact |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Practical |
Contact |
Activity based learning |
Once per semester |
0.20 |
3 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.70 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.20 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Donnelly, F. C., Mueller, S. S., & Gallahue, D. L.. (2016), Developmental Physical Education for All Children: Theory into Practice, 5th. Human Kinetics, IL., [ISBN: ISBN 97814504].
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Payne, G. V., & Isaacs, L. D.. (2016), Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach,, Routledge, NY., [ISBN: [ISBN: 97813].
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Zachopoulou, E., Pickup, I., Tsangaridou, N. and Liukkonen, J.. (2010), Early Steps Physical Education Curriculum, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL., [ISBN: 13: 9780736075398].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Virgilio, S.. (2012), Fitness Education for Children, 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL., [ISBN: 13: 9781450402552].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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DYCA 1991. EARLY YEARS SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2016.
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Government of Ireland.. First 5: A whole-of-government strategy
for babies, young children and their
families..
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Department of Education and Skills. Síolta – The national quality framework
for the early years..
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National Council for Curriculum and
Assessment (NCCA). (2017), National Council for Curriculum and
Assessment (NCCA).
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National Council for Curriculum and
Assessment (NCCA). (2015), Aistear Siolta Practice guide. Available
at: https://www.aistearsiolta.ie/en/.
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Department of Children & Youth
Affairs. (2016), ) Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Charter and Guidelines for Early
Childhood Care and Education.
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Tusla, Child and Family Agency. (2018), Quality and regulatory framework: full
day care service and part-time day care
services..
| Other Resources |
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website, www.acsm.org.
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website, www.irishheart.ie.
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website, www.irishsportscouncil.ie.
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Link, DkIT Library Catologue. http://tinyurl.com/ons5uaq.
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BlueCross and BlueShield of North
Carolina. (2013), Be Active Kids Guide to Early Childhood
Physical Activity: Motor Skills and
Movement Concepts for Children Birth to
Five.
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