HS1003

    For this Performance Task, you will create a three-part newsletter to  share with families offering insights about the importance of fostering  physical fitness for young children, information on developmentally  appropriate physical activities, and ideas for activities that  families can do together. 

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The Children’s Clinic at your community health center is expanding  its outreach to parents and families. They are committed to  communicating the importance of physical activity for young children and  sharing what families can do to promote developmentally appropriate  movement and exercise. As part of this initiative, you have been asked  to create a newsletter that will provide information, motivation, and  practical tools to involve families and help children achieve the  critical benefits gained by physical fitness.

In developing the newsletter, keep in mind that your goal is not only  to help families understand the benefits of developmentally appropriate  physical activity for young children, but also to encourage families to  engage in activities with their children. With this in mind, consider  the roadblocks that busy families often face in terms of time and  opportunity. The information you provide needs to be engaging, supported  by evidence and research, constructive, and relevant to all ages/stages  of early childhood.

In a newsletter format, address the following:

1. Explain the importance of fostering physical fitness for young children.
2. Suggest at least two developmentally appropriate physical activities for each  stage—infant, toddler, preschooler, and school age (K-3). Describe how  the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities.  Include a description of materials and/or equipment needed.
3. Suggest at least two indoor and two outdoor activities families can  do together to promote physical fitness and positive attitudes toward  physical activity. Include at least three insights about how children’s  attitudes about physical activity are influenced.

Submission Length: Approximately 3-4 pages in newsletter format.

The Children’s Clinic

Let’s Get Healthy!

The Importance of Fostering Physical Fitness

for Young Children

(At least) (At least)

Let’s Get Healthy! !

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Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities

for Young Children

INFANTS
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for infants. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)

1.

2.

TODDLERS
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for toddlers. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)

1.

2.

PRESCHOOLERS

(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for preschoolers. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with materials and/or equipment needed.)

1.

2.

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
(Suggest two developmentally appropriate physical activities for school-age children. Also, describe how the physical environment should be arranged to support these activities, along with the materials and/or equipment needed.)

1.

2.

Let’s Get Healthy!

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Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Physical Activity.

(Suggest at least two indoor and two outdoor activities families can do together to promote physical fitness and positive attitudes toward physical activity. Include at least three insights about how children’s attitudes about physical activity are influenced.)

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

1.

2.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

1.

2.

INFLUENCES ON CHILDREN’S ATTITUDES ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

1.

2.

3.

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HS1003: Physical Activity: Recommend developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting healthy physical activity
for

young

children.

Assessment Rubric

0

Not Present

1

Needs Improvement

2

Meets Expectations

The Importance of Fitness

Explain the

importance of

fostering physical

fitness for young

children.

LO1: Explain the

importance of

physical fitness for

young children.

Response is not present.

Explanation is vague,

inaccurate, or

incomplete.

Explanation accurately

describes the importance of

physical fitness for young

children.

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities for Young Children

Suggest at least

two

developmentally

appropriate

physical activities

for each stage—

infant, toddler,

preschooler, and

school age (K-3).

Include a

description of the

Response is not present. Recommendations are

missing, incomplete, or

developmentally

inappropriate.

Recommendations accurately

describe at least two

appropriate physical activities

for each developmental stage.

A clear description of the

environment, materials, and

equipment

needed to

implement each activity is

included.

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environment and

the materials

and/or equipment

needed to

implement each

activity.

LO1: Recommend

developmentally
appropriate
activities and
environments for
young children at
various
developmental
levels.

Fostering Positive Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Suggest at least

two indoor and

two outdoor

activities families

can do together to

promote physical

fitness and

positive attitudes

toward physical

activity.

LO1: Recommend

family activities that

Response is not present. Recommendations are

missing, inappropriate, or

inadequately explained.

At least two appropriate

recommendations are given for

indoor and outdoor family

activities that promote young

children’s physical fitness and

positive attitudes toward

physical activity.

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promote physical

fitness and a

positive attitude

toward physical

activity for young

children.

Include at least
three insights
about how
children’s
attitudes about
physical activity
are

influenced.

LO2: Explain how

children’s attitudes

about physical

activity are

influenced.

Response is not present. Explanation of how

children’s attitudes about

physical activity are

influenced is vague,

inaccurate, and/or

incomplete.

Explanation of how children’s

attitudes about physical activity

are influenced is clear,

cohesive, and accurate.

Mastery Rubric

Exceeds Expectations: Analyzing Sources to Make Informed Conclusions

LO1: Apply multiple,

appropriate, and

credible resources to

The newsletter reflects analysis of professional knowledge and multiple, appropriate, and credible

resources to present relevant information and practical recommendations for promoting healthy

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communicate critical

information to

stakeholders.

physical activity for young children.

 Yes

 No

Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.

0

Not Present

1

Needs Improvement

2

Meets Expectations

LO1: Construct complete

and correct sentences

(AWE 2; Sentence Level

Skills)

Sentences are

incoherent and

impede reader’s

access to

ideas.

Sentences are incomplete

and/or include fragments and

run-on sentences, limiting

reader’s access to ideas.

Sentence structure effectively

conveys meaning to the reader.

LO2: Demonstrate the

effective use of grammar

Multiple inaccuracies

in grammar and

Some inaccuracies in grammar
and mechanics limit reader’s

Use of grammar and mechanics is
straightforward and effectively

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and mechanics. (AWE 2;

Sentence Level Skills)

mechanics impede

reader’s access to

ideas.

access to ideas. conveys

meaning to reader.

LO3: Create cohesive

paragraphs with a clear

central idea. (AWE 2;

Paragraph Level Skills)

Paragraphs, or lack of

paragraphs, impede

reader’s access to

ideas.

Construction of main idea

and/or supporting paragraphs

limit reader’s access to ideas.

Main idea and/or supporting

paragraphs effectively convey

meaning to reader.

LO4: Use supporting

material to support a

claim. (AWE 2; Use of

Evidence)

Supporting materials

are not present.

Supporting material is used

inconsistently or

inappropriately.

Supporting material is used to

enhance meaning. Writing is

appropriately paraphrased and

uses direct quotes as applicable.