Using Physical Activity Policies to Support Active Lifestyles in Early Child Care Settings

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Date of Publication
July 9, 2021
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Overview

This course discusses the steps of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. As a result, child care providers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop physical activity policies that promote and support active lifestyles in early child care settings.

Course Information

Research shows that implementing policies can help promote behavior change. This online course for early childhood educators and child care providers discusses the steps of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. As a result, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop physical activity policies that promote and support active lifestyles in early child care settings.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of daily physical activity for young children
  • Identify factors that influence physical activity in daily life
  • Discuss how policy can help support active living
  • Identify steps for developing and implementing a physical activity policy
  • To earn the Certificate of Completion, you will need to view all course content.

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