307 k3d293 help pleeeeeese

[toby]

hey im new to this site and ive been doing unit 307 all day my mind has over worked and need help with this question how to provide children with opportunities to rest and recover from physical activities?
would be so greatfull if someone could reply with some suggestions thank you!!

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, welcome to the site.

What opportunities does your setting/placement arrange for Children to rest after physical activities - after running, walking, jumping, digging, hopping, skipping, circle games, climbing, balancing, swimming and what considerations are there for physical activities and rest for those recovering from illness or feeling unwell?

This will involve the settings planning - time given for resting, knowledge of health, wellbeing, nutrition, diet, knowing the resources you intend to use, your environment - the outdoors, indoors, sports hall and any recommendations given by other professionals. Access to fluids, suitable foods and places that help with rest - floor, chairs/benches, sleep mats ..

The exertion levels for physical activity varies depending on what it is, as may any associated rest and recovery plans.

These are a few good links - Physical activity guidelines for Children: Pennington Louisianna USA

Physical activity guidance from NICE - January 2009 - Promoting physical activity for children and young people it's a heavier read but page 6 has good physical activity definition to base practice on / relate current practice to.

www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk is good for keyword searches - breathlessness, running, sweat, dehydration

www.ffnetwork.co.uk/fitnessfacts/recovery.php is aimed at active adults but has some excellent information you can use and adapt when planning rest & recovery for the Children .. rest: sit, lay, relax, breathing - in and out, catch breath, sleep, fluids, foods, time - heartbeat, recognising speed of heart beats..

This is off track slightly but if interested Breathing games is a really good read.

I hope this helps a little, please enjoy Silkysteps

Best wishes

[toby]

thank you that really helped, just finished unit 307 so waiting for feed back, thanks again.