adventures in exercise
TRANSCRIPT
Adventures in ExerciseSolutions to Teach Children the Art of Exercise
Angela Corcoran MS CSCS RCEP
CORCORAN FITNESS
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Recent data from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association indicate that rates of childhood (pre-pubertal) overweight and obesity are
dramatically on the rise reaching at or above 30 percent in 30 states In fact on August 17 2009 the US
Surgeon General Richard Carmona MD called it ldquothe greatest threat to public health today killing more Americans than AIDS all cancers and all accidents
combinedrdquo
F as in Fat Report How Obesity Policies are failing in America 2009 Released July 2009 Trust for Americarsquos Health (TFAH) and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
American Medical Association Obesity Report Monday August 17 2009 wwwama-assnorg
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Data from NHANES I (1971ndash1974) to NHANES 2003ndash2006 show increases in overweight among all age groups Among preschool-aged children aged 2ndash5 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 50 to 124
Among school-aged children aged 6ndash11 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 40 to 170
Among school-aged adolescents aged 12ndash19 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 61 to 176
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
The major cause of overweight and obesity is poor nutrition and physical
inactivity
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as overweight and obesityldquo the risks for the following conditions also increases
bull Coronary heart diseasebull Type 2 diabetesbull Cancers (endometrial breast and colon)bull Hypertension (high blood pressure)bull Dyslipidemia (for example high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) bull Stroke bull Liver and Gallbladder diseasebull Sleep apnea and respiratory problemsbull Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) bull Gynecological problems (abnormal menses infertility)
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Recent data from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association indicate that rates of childhood (pre-pubertal) overweight and obesity are
dramatically on the rise reaching at or above 30 percent in 30 states In fact on August 17 2009 the US
Surgeon General Richard Carmona MD called it ldquothe greatest threat to public health today killing more Americans than AIDS all cancers and all accidents
combinedrdquo
F as in Fat Report How Obesity Policies are failing in America 2009 Released July 2009 Trust for Americarsquos Health (TFAH) and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
American Medical Association Obesity Report Monday August 17 2009 wwwama-assnorg
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Data from NHANES I (1971ndash1974) to NHANES 2003ndash2006 show increases in overweight among all age groups Among preschool-aged children aged 2ndash5 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 50 to 124
Among school-aged children aged 6ndash11 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 40 to 170
Among school-aged adolescents aged 12ndash19 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 61 to 176
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
The major cause of overweight and obesity is poor nutrition and physical
inactivity
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as overweight and obesityldquo the risks for the following conditions also increases
bull Coronary heart diseasebull Type 2 diabetesbull Cancers (endometrial breast and colon)bull Hypertension (high blood pressure)bull Dyslipidemia (for example high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) bull Stroke bull Liver and Gallbladder diseasebull Sleep apnea and respiratory problemsbull Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) bull Gynecological problems (abnormal menses infertility)
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Data from NHANES I (1971ndash1974) to NHANES 2003ndash2006 show increases in overweight among all age groups Among preschool-aged children aged 2ndash5 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 50 to 124
Among school-aged children aged 6ndash11 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 40 to 170
Among school-aged adolescents aged 12ndash19 years the prevalence of overweight increased from 61 to 176
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
The major cause of overweight and obesity is poor nutrition and physical
inactivity
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as overweight and obesityldquo the risks for the following conditions also increases
bull Coronary heart diseasebull Type 2 diabetesbull Cancers (endometrial breast and colon)bull Hypertension (high blood pressure)bull Dyslipidemia (for example high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) bull Stroke bull Liver and Gallbladder diseasebull Sleep apnea and respiratory problemsbull Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) bull Gynecological problems (abnormal menses infertility)
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
The major cause of overweight and obesity is poor nutrition and physical
inactivity
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as overweight and obesityldquo the risks for the following conditions also increases
bull Coronary heart diseasebull Type 2 diabetesbull Cancers (endometrial breast and colon)bull Hypertension (high blood pressure)bull Dyslipidemia (for example high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) bull Stroke bull Liver and Gallbladder diseasebull Sleep apnea and respiratory problemsbull Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) bull Gynecological problems (abnormal menses infertility)
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as overweight and obesityldquo the risks for the following conditions also increases
bull Coronary heart diseasebull Type 2 diabetesbull Cancers (endometrial breast and colon)bull Hypertension (high blood pressure)bull Dyslipidemia (for example high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) bull Stroke bull Liver and Gallbladder diseasebull Sleep apnea and respiratory problemsbull Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) bull Gynecological problems (abnormal menses infertility)
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
Research has also shown that these weight increases coupled with physical inactivity may potentially contribute to
bull Chronic Low Grade Inflamation
bull Poor development of the pre-front cortex of the brain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull Executive function is developed in elementary school age children and has been affected by physical inactivity
bull Inhibition of Executive function is related to impaired reading and vocabulary learning
ndash Self Regulating Behavior goal setting and choosing one behavior that will have greater reward later instead of immediate gratification
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Background
bull There is a clear association between physical inactivity and achievement in school
bull Aerobic fitness predicted better achievement in 3rd and 5th graders
bull In 2004 a large study in California Public Schools demonstrated a strong positive relationship between scores on Fitnessgram tests and performance on state-wide achievement test
Castelli et al 2007California Department of Education 2005wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Domains of Human Development
Cognitive
Affective
Physical
Motor
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Motor Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
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Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Motor development is the study of the changes in Human motor
behavior over the lifespan the processes that underlie these
changes and the factors that affect them
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
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The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Physical Domain
Classifies bodily change like height weight increases or decreases in
body fat cardiovascular endurance joint motion etc
bull Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach Seventh Edition V Gregory Payne and Larry D Isaacs copy2008 McGraw-Hill Companies inc
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
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Assimilation
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Accommodation
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
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The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
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Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
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Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
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Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
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Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
Human Intellectual Development -Jean Piaget
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The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
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The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
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The Cognitive Domain
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The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
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The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
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The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
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Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
The French writer Antoine de St Exupeacutery author of Le Petite
Prince explains these differences quite well
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
ldquoAnd after some work with a colored pencil I succeeded in making my first drawing My Drawing Number One It looked like this
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The Cognitive Domain
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The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
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The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
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The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
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Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
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Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
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Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
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Assimilation
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Accommodation
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
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The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
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The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
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The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
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Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
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Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
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Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
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Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
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Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
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Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
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Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
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Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
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Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
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Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
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Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
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Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
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The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
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The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
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The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
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Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
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Accommodation
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
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The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups and asked them whether the drawing frightened them
But they answered ldquoFrighten Why should anyone be frightened by a hatrdquo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
My drawing was not the picture of a hat
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The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Cognitive Domain
It was the picture of a boa constrictor digesting an elephant But since the grown-ups were not able to understand it I made another drawing I drew the inside of the boa constrictor so that the grown-ups could see it clearly They always needed to have things explained
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Adaptation
Assimilation Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the adjustment to the demands of the
environment and the intellectualization of that adjustment through two
complimentary acts assimilation and accommodation
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Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
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Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
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Assimilation
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Accommodation
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Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
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The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
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Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
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Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
Assimilation is a process by which children attempt to interpret new experiences
based on their present interpretation of the world
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
During Accommodation the individual attempts to adjust existing thought structures to account for or accommodate new experiences Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence by David R Shaffer
Katherine Kipp
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Assimilation
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Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Accommodation
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Piagetrsquos Theory of Cognitive Development
Stage Age of Occurrence
Sensorimotor Birth ndash 2 years
Preoperational 2-7 years
Concrete Operational 7-11 years
Formal Operational Mid Adolescence
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Socialization is one of the most dominant facilitators of movement acquisitions throughout the lifespan Because this
process of learning societyrsquos expected roles behaviors rule and regulations greatly
influences an individuals decisions concerning movement participation it is a major force in human motor development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Affective or Social Domain
Do environmental influences alter motor abilities acquisition A comparison among children from day-care centers and private
schoolsArq Neuropsiquiatr 2003 Jun61(2A)170-5 Epub 2003 Jun 9
de Barros KM Fragoso AG de Oliveira AL Cabral Filho JE de Castro RM
Conclusion The results showed that the biologically healthy children development can suffer negative influence of the environmental risk factors In this research these factors were the father absence improper toys use to the correct age the place
were the child was kept in the early childhood the lack of pedagogical guidance and extra-parental
socialization and low familiar socioeconomic status
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bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
bull Review physiological differences
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Healthy children age 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes or more of
enjoyable moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are
developmentally appropriate and varied
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Children with known or suspected disease should increase that time If children dont have a full 60 minute activity break each day try to provide at least 4 15-minute
periods or 6 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities
appropriate to their age gender and stage of physical and emotional development
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Because of the intermittent nature of the exercise with the faster recovery rates the
planned exercise time should exceed prescribed time minutes so that the actual
active time can total of 60 minutes
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
The Exercise Session
Heart rates will be higher as will respiratory rates so be prepared with water and give breaks Give a lot of feedback and reduce
feedback more gradually Use pretend play and have fun
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Age Grouping
2-4 years of age
4-7 years of age
7-11 years of age
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Time Management
2-4 years 6 sections of 10 minutes of physical activity daily 4-7 years 4 sections of 15 minutes of physical activity daily7-11 years 2 sections of 30 minutes of physical activity daily
Each 60 minute exercise time should incorporate a 30-minute minimum moderate intensity bout of cardiovascular
exercise
2-3 times per week 30-minutes of the 60-minute training session should include light resistance training
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
2-4 years Utilize symbolic representation of objects but slowly as simple motor play will be the major existing skill in this stage Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Be aware that verbal skills are not fully intact so tactile cueing may be necessary to communicate activity goal
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Training Modality
4-7 years Symbolic representation of objects is fully in place Create elaborate situational activities that encourage creative play Children will need a lot of verbal and tactile cueing and feedback Verbal skills are more fully intact Reduce feedback gradually in this phase
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 40 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 13 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 15 ndash Minute 20 Moderate Intensity
Minute 22-Minute 27 High Intensity
Minute 30 ndash Minute 35 Moderate Intensity
Minute 35 ndash Minute 40 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Program Frame Work
General Class Layout for 45 minutes
Time Activity
Minute 0-Minute 7 Welcome and welcome song
- warm-up phase
Minute 8 ndash Minute 14 Light Full Body ResistanceStability
Training
Minute 16 ndash Minute 22 Moderate Intensity
Minute 24-Minute 30 High Intensity
Minute 32 ndash Minute 38 Moderate Intensity
Minute 40 ndash Minute 45 Good Bye Song
- Cool Down and Stretch
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Moderate Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child (using a walkrun like pattern) moving from target
to target Keep targets close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target
independently Child is not yet hopping or skipping
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball at
various positions and have child jump up and move body around to quickly get arms to moving
target
Coordinated Movement Training
(Upper and Lower)
Give specific instructions to child on using upper and lower body together to perform more
complex movement patterns For example move your feet to the red dots while reaching up to get
the ball Now move your feet to the red dots while moving arms to various positions to grab the
ball
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal repeatedly
Team Building and Multitasking Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So for
example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and then kick
or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
Light Full Body Exercises (resistance training)
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Ball Squat Raises Taking a lightly weighted ball touch ball between legs while squatting to floor reach ball to sky
Modified Push Ups Lying face down on the floor use arms to push upper body off of the floor
Side Step Ups Holding onto a stable surface have step on your side step up onto step and step down
Supine Toe Touches Lying on back take ball and while reaching to sky bring legs off of the ground touch ball to toes
Supermanrsquos Lying face down reach arms over head bring legs and arms off of ground raise head To modify use
bent arms
Upper Back Using a light resistance band have adult (parent) holding one side while child standing upright pulls
back on band
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Exercise Guides
High Intensity Exercises
Exercise Name Exercise Description
Lower Body Target Training Using various targets on the ground have child hop or skip from target to target Keep targets
close enough on the floor so that if capable each foot can go to each target independently If
you notice a child is consistently relying on one foot have them use the other foot
Upper Body Target Training Using various positions of the same target (potentially the soccer ball) have guardian hold ball
at various positions and have child jump repetitively to moving target
Coordinated Movement
Training (Upper and Lower)
Combine upper and lower body movements Jumping jacks are great here
Goal Practice Have children throw ball to one another kick ball to one another or kick ball into goal
repeatedly
Team Building and
Multitasking
Create situation where two children must work together and multitask to achieve one goal So
for example Child One has to roll ball to Child Two and Child Two has to receive the ball and
then kick or throw to a target Change positions so that Child One has the same opportunity
to multitask
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Video
bull This video footage demonstrates segments of two exercise sessions
bull Which exercise session is more effective
bull Why is this exercise session more effective
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Exercise should be accessible to all children Here are some examples of exercise sessions in various environments
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Rainy Day Workouts for Children Small living room
ndash Toolsbull Puzzle
bull Ice Cream Ball
bull Twister board
bull Musicstereo
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Open Field Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull Open field
bull Targets
bull Sheet of fabric cape
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Implementation
bull Play Ground Exercise for Children
ndash Toolsbull
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
Parental and Community Involvement
No program will be effective without the involvement of parentscare provider It would be wise to understand the environmental contributors to the family physical activity the family nutrition as well as the familyrsquos willingness to support and participate in the exercise program you will provide for the child
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom
About the PresenterAngela Corcoran MSAngela Corcoran is the Founder and Principle Educator of Corcoran Fitness and the Institute of Preventive Care an organization whose mission it is to provide the most up to date evidence-driven exercise education to Fitness Professionals and Healthcare Providers Taking her work to the next level Corcoran participates in community outreach and provides natural links between Health Fitness and Wellness providers and at risk communities throughout the nation
She is currently the Director of Education for the Focus Personal Training Institute and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Education for the American Academy of Personal Training It is through her leadership management and knowledge base that FPTI and AAPT became productive state licensed vocational institutions in the state of New York While maintaining a small personal training client base and holding a teaching fellow position for the Cybex Institute Corcoran serves a as board member for the School Settlement Association and as a main committee member for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Angela earned her BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and graduated with Honors from Brooklyn College with a Masters in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Upon completing her studies Angela served as a Regional Fitness Manager for Equinox and as an Exercise Physiologist for New York Methodist Hospital She returned to academics as a professor of Applied Physiology at Queens College teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses She is in process of her Doctorate in Applied Physiology
Her personal mission is to advocate for a high standard of practice among Health Fitness and Wellness providers in the area of exercise prescription in order to make exercise an integral part of the health care continuum
wwwcorcoranfitnesscom