EDE 282: Health and Physical Education in Early Childhood

Physical activity is a crucial part of the development of both gross and fine motor skills in students aged five to six. Reunamo et al. (as cited by Lu & Montague, 2016) identify that fine and gross motor skills in early childhood is traditionally regarded as being developed through physical activity. Within the classroom it is essential that educators take the opportunity to develop a range of activities which encourages the participation of all students regardless of their ability, this can aid in further enhancing students’ fine and gross motor skills whilst offering a cross curriculum approach. Physical activity should be adapted to suit the needs of all students. Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA] (n.d.-b) stipulates that all students are entitled to participate in school curriculum. There are a variety of resources which can aid educators with activities and modification to suit the learning needs of all students whilst they develop their fine and gross motor skills.

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