Teach preschoolers about Food & Fitness Through Play
What you'll learn
- Learn the steps to planning and teaching fun and educational fitness and nutrition classes to children aged between 3 - 4 years
- Learn about children's anatomy and physiology and what this means when delivering an effective fitness and nutrition class to 3 - 4 year old's
- Learn the about the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of 3 - 4 year old's
- Learn how to plan your class so that it is inclusive for all children
Requirements
- There are no requirements or prerequisites to take this course. Anyone who wants to teach their own children or other children about fitness and nutrition can complete it.
- You do not need any prior knowledge of nutrition or fitness to complete this course.
Description
Important note: To learn how to teach fitness and nutrition to young children and teens, be sure to also check out our course: Teach Kids About Food & Fitness Through Play, which covers fitness and nutrition education for all age groups: early years, young children, and teens.
For this course, you’ll dive into teaching fitness for 3-4-year-olds and how to introduce healthy eating concepts to young children in an engaging, fun way through movement-based activities and interactive games.
You don’t need any prior knowledge about childhood development, fitness, or nutrition to succeed—this course will equip you with everything you need to know. With this course, you’ll receive all the resources to confidently plan and deliver exciting, stimulating, and educational lessons that teach the fundamentals of healthy eating and fitness to preschool-aged children.
This course will teach you:
The importance of nutrition education for children in their early years
The different stages of a young child’s development and how it impacts their ability to engage in fitness activities
The differences between adult and children's fitness and how to tailor activities for young children
How to teach kids about nutrition and fitness through interactive games and fun movement activities
The importance of learning through play and how to incorporate it into every lesson
How to make your lessons inclusive for all children, ensuring every child can participate and benefit
Building children’s self-esteem and confidence through fitness and nutrition activities
How to confidently manage challenging behaviors in a classroom or group setting
How to plan and confidently deliver early years fitness and nutrition lessons
How to create engaging activity stories to teach nutrition topics in a creative, fun way
You’ll receive age-specific booklets packed with detailed activities, games, and exercises to use for your lesson planning. This hands-on approach will make your teaching both exciting and effective!
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for anyone who wants to teach 3 - 4 year old's about fitness and nutrition within their own home or in community settings, schools, nurseries or preschool/kindergarten settings.
- You might already work with children and want to introduce health education to them in a fun way
- You might be a parent or carer who wishes to learn how to teach health and fitness to your own children or to the children in your care
Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 94 Reviews
- 647 Students
- 3 Courses
Hi, I'm Claire, a qualified fitness coach and sport and exercise nutritionist from Northern Ireland. I hold a Bachelor degree in Health & Fitness, A Masters degree in sport and exercise nutrition and I'm the founder of Tots 2 Teen fitness and nutrition and I am a registered Sport and Exercise nutritionist with the British dietetic association. For over a decade, I've been teaching people of all ages about the importance of fitness and nutrition. I created Tots 2 Teen fitness and nutrition to teach children about the benefits of healthy habits.
My beginner-level courses are designed for individuals who want to teach fitness and nutrition to children through fun, movement-based activities and games. These courses will provide you with the tools to inspire young people to embrace healthy habits. As someone who is passionate about helping children thrive, I am dedicated to equipping adults with the knowledge and skills they need to foster a love for fitness and nutrition in kids.
Additionally, there’s a special course available for parents who want to teach their own children about healthy eating and active living. My ultimate goal is to empower adults to guide children towards becoming healthy, happy, and active individuals, setting them on a path to lifelong well-being.