This book provides a scientific foundation for the design of physical education and movement education in early childhood, focusing on the key development stage between 3 and 6 years of age.
Drawing on cutting-edge contemporary research, the book examines physical education as a process for promoting holistic development and well-being of children from 3 to 6 years old and introduces developmental milestones across motor, cognitive, social, and emotional competencies. It examines the evidence base in core areas including teaching strategies for each of the main competencies, health, and inclusion, and explores advanced topics in early years education as applied to movement, including the use of technology and artificial intelligence in early childhood.
This book is important for teacher educators, trainee teachers, and in-service practitioners with an interest in early years education, in general, and in physical education in early childhood, in particular.
Defining physical education or psychomotricity in the context of early childhood education: three theoretical approximations
What is motor competence?: milestones in each age range
Isaac Estevan Torres, Sergio Montalt García, Clarice Maria de Lucena Martins
What is cognitive competence?: milestones in each age range
Ion Yarritu Corrales, Inge Axpe Saez, Nahia Idoiaga Mondragón, Idoia Legorburu Fernández
What is social competence?: milestones in each age range
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What is emotional competence?: milestones in each age range
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The importance of nature in children’s development
Oliver Traynor, Robert Sutton, Avril Johnstone, Paul McCrorie, Anne Martin
Are children performing the same level of activity on weekdays or on weekends?
Adrián Moreno Villanueva, Ariadna Hernaiz Sánchez, Alejandro Sal de Rellán Guerra, Iago Portela Pino
What are the physical education guidelines for preschoolers?
Ariadna Hernaiz Sánchez, Alejandro Sal de Rellán Guerra, Iago Portela Pino, Adrián Moreno Villanueva
Correlations with meeting physical activity guidelines in preschool: an analysis based on objective measures
Luca P. Ardigò, Halil Ibrahim Ceylan, Markel Rico González, Fatih Kayhan
Special educational needs in preschools: types, characteristics and needed adaptations
Comparing free play vs. guided play: an overview
Jesús Amaro, Carlos David Gómez Carmona, Markel Rico González
The Montessori education model: what does science say?
What is the importance of considering sustainable development goals in preschool?: Agenda 2030, goals, and importance
Olalla García Taibo, Salvador Boned Gómez, Salvador Baena Morales
Interventions to develop the sustainable developmental goals in pre-schoolers’ physical education
Salvador Boned Gómez, Salvador Baena Morales, Olalla García Taibo
Artificial intelligence in preschool education: using machine learning for decision-making and resources for learning artificial intelligence
Pablo Dúo Terrón, Antonio José Moreno Guerrero, José Antonio Marín Marín, Jesús López Belmonte
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