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NAME: Jericho S. Fuenteblanca COURSE, YEAR AND SECTION: BPED
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SUBJECT: PED 108 Movement Education ASSIGNMENT #: 2
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1. Developmental characteristics of learner's in movement education.
In movement education, learners display a range of developmental characteristics that
influence their progress and engagement. These characteristics can be divided into several
categories:
Physical Development
Motor Skills: Young learners develop gross motor skills (e.g., running, jumping)
before fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes). Movement education helps
in refining these skills.
Coordination and Balance: As children grow, their coordination and balance improve,
allowing them to participate in more complex physical activities.
Strength and Endurance: Learners gradually increase their physical strength and
endurance, which enhances their ability to engage in prolonged and vigorous physical
activities.
Cognitive Development
Understanding Movement Concepts: Cognitive development in movement education
includes learning concepts such as spatial awareness (understanding one's position in
space), directional awareness (knowing directions like left, right, up, down), and
temporal awareness (timing of movements).
Problem-Solving Skills: Movement education often involves challenges that require
learners to think critically and develop solutions. For example, navigating obstacle
courses or creating dance routines encourages problem-solving.
Memory and Recall: Recalling sequences of movements, rules of games, and
instructions enhances memory skills. Movement activities often require learners to
remember and execute multiple steps.
Attention and Focus: Engaging in physical activities improves attention and focus.
Learners must concentrate on their movements, follow instructions, and stay engaged
in tasks.
Social and Emotional Development
Teamwork and Cooperation: Participating in group activities, such as team sports and
cooperative games, helps learners develop social skills. They learn to communicate,
collaborate, and support each other.
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Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully completing physical tasks and overcoming
challenges boosts self-esteem and confidence. Celebrating achievements and
receiving positive feedback reinforces a sense of accomplishment.
Emotional Regulation: Physical activity provides an outlet for managing emotions.
Engaging in movement can reduce stress, anxiety, and frustration, leading to better
emotional regulation.
Social Interaction: Movement activities often involve interaction with peers and
instructors, fostering social connections and relationships. Learners develop social
norms, empathy, and respect for others.
Age-Related Developmental Milestones
Early Childhood (3-7 years):
o Rapid growth in gross motor skills: running, jumping, hopping, and climbing.
o Development of basic fine motor skills: drawing, cutting with scissors, and
basic hand-eye coordination.
o High energy levels and a need for unstructured play: activities like playing in
the park, riding tricycles, and participating in simple games.
Middle Childhood (7-12 years):
o Improved coordination and balance: ability to participate in more complex
physical activities like sports, dance, and martial arts.
o Increased strength and endurance: engaging in activities that require sustained
effort, such as swimming, cycling, and team sports.
o Growing cognitive abilities: understanding rules of games, strategies, and
concepts of fairness and sportsmanship.
Adolescence (12-18 years):
o Refinement of motor skills: mastering advanced techniques in sports, dance,
and other physical activities.
o Enhanced physical endurance: ability to participate in prolonged and vigorous
activities.
o Advanced cognitive understanding: strategic thinking, planning, and problem-
solving in physical activities.
o Strong focus on social interactions: peer approval, teamwork, and leadership
roles become important.
2. What are the developmentally appropriate activities in movement education?
1. Infants (0-2 years)
Tummy time: Helps with head and neck control.
Reaching and grasping: Encourages hand-eye coordination.
Rolling and crawling: Promotes body awareness and muscle development.
Lifting legs/arms: Strengthens core muscles and coordination.
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Simple games: Such as "peekaboo" or pushing toys to develop reaching and rolling
skills.
2. Toddlers (2-3 years)
Walking and running: Simple and basic locomotor skills.
Climbing and balancing: Use of soft climbing structures to build strength and balance.
Throwing and catching: Using soft balls for simple hand-eye coordination.
Jumping in place: Helps with balance and coordination.
Simple obstacle courses: For crawling, stepping, and balancing.
3. Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Skipping, hopping, and galloping: Develops balance and coordination.
Ball skills: Throwing, catching, kicking, and dribbling balls to develop hand-eye
coordination.
Dancing and rhythmic movement: Encourages coordination, body awareness, and
rhythm.
Jumping over low obstacles: Improves motor planning and strength.
Basic yoga or stretching: Helps with flexibility and body awareness.
Relay races: Develops teamwork and motor coordination.
4. Early Elementary (5-7 years)
Basic sports skills: Introducing basic concepts of soccer, basketball, and other sports
(dribbling, passing, and shooting).
Balancing on one foot: Enhances stability and strength.
Simple gymnastics: Rolling, somersaults, and basic tumbling.
Hurdle courses: Builds agility and coordination.
Dodgeball or tag games: Encourages movement in response to others' actions,
promoting agility.
Dance routines: Develops rhythm and coordination through simple movements to
music.
5. Middle Childhood (8-10 years)
Refining sports skills: More structured play with complex movements like shooting,
passing, and dribbling.
Endurance activities: Running, biking, swimming, or hiking to build cardiovascular
health. Team sports: Introduction to more structured play in teams like soccer,
basketball, and volleyball.
Obstacle courses: Focused on agility, strength, and problem-solving.
Dance and choreography: More complex dance routines to develop rhythm and
coordination.
Jump rope: Helps with cardiovascular health, coordination, and timing.
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6. Adolescents (11-14 years)
Advanced team sports: Engaging in competitive play and learning strategy.
Strength training (age-appropriate): Exercises using body weight (e.g., push-ups,
squats) to build strength.
Individual fitness: Yoga, Pilates, or other activities that focus on flexibility, strength,
and control.
Conditioning exercises: Aerobic, anaerobic, and muscular endurance activities.
Dance and performance: More complex dance forms or choreography to promote
creativity and coordination.
7. Teens (15-18 years)
Sports specialization: Focused training for specific sports to improve skills, strength,
and endurance.
Complex movement patterns: Incorporating plyometrics, agility drills, and sport-
specific movements.
Fitness routines: Cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training integrated into
fitness programs.
Team strategy games: Games like soccer or basketball, focusing on teamwork and
strategy.
Yoga and mindfulness: Fostering mental and emotional health along with physical
well-being.
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NAME: Synai O. Escorido COURSE, YEAR AND SECTION: BPED
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SUBJECT: PED 108 Movement Education ASSIGNMENT #: 2
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1. Developmental characteristics of learner's in movement education.
In movement education, learners display a range of developmental characteristics that
influence their progress and engagement. These characteristics can be divided into several
categories:
Physical Development
Motor Skills: Young learners develop gross motor skills (e.g., running, jumping)
before fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes). Movement education helps
in refining these skills.
Coordination and Balance: As children grow, their coordination and balance improve,
allowing them to participate in more complex physical activities.
Strength and Endurance: Learners gradually increase their physical strength and
endurance, which enhances their ability to engage in prolonged and vigorous physical
activities.
Cognitive Development
Understanding Movement Concepts: Cognitive development in movement education
includes learning concepts such as spatial awareness (understanding one's position in
space), directional awareness (knowing directions like left, right, up, down), and
temporal awareness (timing of movements).
Problem-Solving Skills: Movement education often involves challenges that require
learners to think critically and develop solutions. For example, navigating obstacle
courses or creating dance routines encourages problem-solving.
Memory and Recall: Recalling sequences of movements, rules of games, and
instructions enhances memory skills. Movement activities often require learners to
remember and execute multiple steps.
Attention and Focus: Engaging in physical activities improves attention and focus.
Learners must concentrate on their movements, follow instructions, and stay engaged
in tasks.
Social and Emotional Development
Teamwork and Cooperation: Participating in group activities, such as team sports and
cooperative games, helps learners develop social skills. They learn to communicate,
collaborate, and support each other.
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Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully completing physical tasks and overcoming
challenges boosts self-esteem and confidence. Celebrating achievements and
receiving positive feedback reinforces a sense of accomplishment.
Emotional Regulation: Physical activity provides an outlet for managing emotions.
Engaging in movement can reduce stress, anxiety, and frustration, leading to better
emotional regulation.
Social Interaction: Movement activities often involve interaction with peers and
instructors, fostering social connections and relationships. Learners develop social
norms, empathy, and respect for others.
Age-Related Developmental Milestones
Early Childhood (3-7 years):
o Rapid growth in gross motor skills: running, jumping, hopping, and climbing.
o Development of basic fine motor skills: drawing, cutting with scissors, and
basic hand-eye coordination.
o High energy levels and a need for unstructured play: activities like playing in
the park, riding tricycles, and participating in simple games.
Middle Childhood (7-12 years):
o Improved coordination and balance: ability to participate in more complex
physical activities like sports, dance, and martial arts.
o Increased strength and endurance: engaging in activities that require sustained
effort, such as swimming, cycling, and team sports.
o Growing cognitive abilities: understanding rules of games, strategies, and
concepts of fairness and sportsmanship.
Adolescence (12-18 years):
o Refinement of motor skills: mastering advanced techniques in sports, dance,
and other physical activities.
o Enhanced physical endurance: ability to participate in prolonged and vigorous
activities.
o Advanced cognitive understanding: strategic thinking, planning, and problem-
solving in physical activities.
o Strong focus on social interactions: peer approval, teamwork, and leadership
roles become important.
2. What are the developmentally appropriate activities in movement education?
Developmentally appropriate activities in movement education are designed to match the
physical, cognitive, social, and emotional abilities of learners at different stages of their
development. Here are some examples of such activities across various age groups:
Early Childhood (3-7 years)
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Obstacle Courses: Simple courses that involve running, jumping, crawling, and
climbing help develop gross motor skills.
Parachute Games: Activities using a large parachute encourage coordination,
teamwork, and spatial awareness.
Dance and Movement to Music: Dancing to music promotes rhythm, balance, and
creativity.
Ball Games: Rolling, throwing, and catching balls of different sizes help refine hand-
eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Animal Movements: Imitating animal movements (e.g., hopping like a frog, slithering
like a snake) enhances body awareness and imagination.
Middle Childhood (7-12 years)
Team Sports: Sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball promote teamwork,
strategy, and physical fitness.
Gymnastics: Activities such as tumbling, balance beams, and rings improve strength,
flexibility, and coordination.
Relay Races: Relay races with various challenges (e.g., sack races, three-legged races)
encourage speed, agility, and cooperation.
Martial Arts: Practicing martial arts like karate or taekwondo helps with discipline,
self-control, and physical conditioning.
Dance and Aerobics: Structured dance routines and aerobic exercises enhance rhythm,
cardiovascular fitness, and self-expression.
Adolescence (12-18 years)
Advanced Team Sports: Participating in competitive sports teams, such as basketball,
soccer, and track and field, builds advanced skills, teamwork, and leadership.
Fitness Training: Engaging in strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and
flexibility routines supports overall physical health and fitness.
Yoga and Pilates: These practices improve flexibility, strength, balance, and mental
focus.
Outdoor Adventures: Activities like hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking promote
physical endurance, problem-solving, and a connection with nature.
Dance and Choreography: Developing and performing dance routines fosters
creativity, rhythm, and coordination.
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