Music, Movement & Language 3: Types of Movement

Goal: to learn five essential types of movement activities that expose children to the widest variety of gross motor development possibilities

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Types of Movement
2. Locomotor Activities
3. Warm-up Activities
4. Sensor Motor Activities
5. Adventurobics
6. Chill Out

Learning Objectives

After completing this calss, the student will be able to:

• describe how the brain, nervous system and muscles interact to develop a child’s muscular coordination
• list a progressive sequence of at least 4 locomotor activities
• list a sequence of activities performed in a non locomotor activity
• describe three sensory motor activities that stimulate children’s visual, auditory and tactile processing
• describe a sequence of at least 6 activities you would direct children to physically engage in during a five minute adventurobics theme
• describe two movement activities you can perform to help children calm down and relax

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.