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CYPOP 4: Promote young children’s physical activity and movement skillsCYPOP 4: Promote young children’s physical activity andmovement skillsUnit reference M/601/0133 Level 3Credit value 3 GLH 22Unit aimThe unit is designed to introduce learners working with children in theirearly years to the importance of physical activity with an emphasis ongross motor and movement skills. It assesses the learner’s competence inplanning and implementing physical activities and routines andencourages evaluation of the effectiveness of practiceLearner name:CACHE Centre no:CACHE PIN:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateLearning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in real work environments by aqualified occupationally competent assessor. Simulation is not permitted.1. Understand the importanceof physical activity and thedevelopment of movementskills for young children’sdevelopment, health andwell-being.2. Be able to prepare andsupport a safe andchallenging environment foryoung children thatencourages physicalactivity and thedevelopment of movementskills.1.1. Explain why physical activity isimportant to the short and longterm health and well-being ofchildren.1.2. Explain the development ofmovement skills in youngchildren and how these skillsaffect other aspects ofdevelopment.2.1. Prepare the environment andexplain how it allows allchildren to develop, practiceand extend their movementskills according to their age,needs and abilities.2.2. Demonstrate in own practicehow young children are keptsafe when undertakingchallenging physical activities.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 37