Preschool Fitness 9 - Education

Goal: to learn simple steps to integrate health education into your fitness program and teach children about important health education topics

Table of Contents

1. Health Education During Physical Education
2. How to Integrate Health Education 
3. Content Examples
4. After Class is Over
5. Putting it Together

Learning Objectives

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

• describe why it's important to teach small children health education while exercising
• list 11 important health education topics appropriate for preschool children
• learn 4 common mistakes when trying to teach young children healthy habits
• learn 6 specific teaching guidelines
• construct your own educational component to use before, during and after your fitness class

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.