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2.1 Whole of service approach to encourage physical activity A whole of service approch to physical activity is recommended to support and sustain the promotion of physical activity in your service and involves ensuring that physical activity is a focus area of: • Policy • Curriculum, teaching and learning experiences • Staff development and training • Equipment, resources and physical environment • Partnerships with families • Monitoring and evaluation Adopting a whole of service approach to physical activity will act to reinforce the importance of physical activity in your service and create a culture which values and is supportive of children’s physical activity. Policy A physical activity policy ensures that physical activity is highlighted as a priority for your service. A physical activity policy will ensure that practices around physical activity are in line with current recommendations, are of high quality and also consistent. Having a physical activity policy enables both staff and families to be aware of the service’s policies and practices. Informing new staff and families of your physical activity policy will make them aware of the expectations of your service regarding physical activity of children whilst in care. I Move We Move, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009 AREA HEALTH SERVICE
What should we include in the policy? Your physical activity policy should state the aim of the service in relation to children’s physical activity and outline the strategies that will enable the aim of your policy to be met. Your physical activity policy should describe how your service will: • Ensure children have adequate opportunities to be physically active in a manner that: – Is in line with current recommendations for young children – Supports both adult guided activities and free active play – Supports development of fundamental movement skills – Is appropriate to their stage of development – Is in a physical environment that is challenging yet safe • Limit small screen recreation and sedentary behaviours • Ensure that all staff members have appropriate knowledge and skills in the area of physical activity • Provide learning experiences for children about physical activity both opportunistically and through programming • Inform families of the service’s physical activity policies and practices • Engage families in developing, implementing and evaluating physical activity policies and practices • Educate families about physical activity, both opportunistically and through programming • Evaluate and review your service’s practices in the area of physical activity The strategies to support these goals will differ between services. See Resource 1 (page 2.11) for a physical activity policy checklist See Resource 2 (page 2.12) for a sample physical activity policy outlining goals and strategies that can be adapted to your service’s needs See Resource 3 (page 2.14) for further reading which may assist when developing your policy I Move We Move, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009 AREA HEALTH SERVICE 2.2
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