How Do I Support The Motor Development Of A Child (3-5 Years)? (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Upon completing the course: - You will understand the stages of development of basic motor skills. - You will be able to choose age-appropriate games to support a child's motor development.

Content

Have you been looking for tips on how to support your child's motor skill development in your daily life? The decline in basic motor skills and reduced physical activity threaten children's ability to learn later skills, so it is important to develop these skills before school age. In this course, you will learn about the stages of development of basic motor skills and get tips on how to provide a stimulating environment to support your child's development. The course is suitable for parents, grandparents, or others working with young children. The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace.

Location and time

An online course that you can complete at your own pace.

Materials

All materials are available on the course's online platform.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. In this course, you will reflect on how a child develops and how you can support their development. Through various learning tasks, you will understand the progression of development. You will have the opportunity to plan how to use different elements to support a child's motor development during childhood.

Exam schedules

In the course, you will assess your own skills through various learning tasks that can be completed at your own pace.

Student workload

The course is worth 1 ECTS credit, equivalent to 27 hours of student work. This 27 hours consists of independent study of materials and self-assessment through tests. You can progress through the course at your own pace.