Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Fitness and Health Promotion

• Early Childhood Growth and Development: This unit will cover the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children from birth to eight years old, focusing on the importance of movement and physical activity in promoting healthy growth.
• Physical Activity Recommendations for Young Children: This unit will cover the current guidelines for physical activity for young children and the factors that influence their ability to meet these recommendations. It will also discuss the role of parents, caregivers, and educators in promoting physical activity in early childhood.
• Motor Development and Movement Education: This unit will cover the different stages of motor development in young children and the principles of movement education. It will also discuss how to design and implement developmentally appropriate movement activities for young children.
• Nutrition for Young Children: This unit will cover the nutritional needs of young children, including the importance of a balanced diet and the role of parents, caregivers, and educators in promoting healthy eating habits. It will also discuss common nutrition-related issues in early childhood, such as obesity and picky eating.
• Health Promotion and Injury Prevention: This unit will cover the principles of health promotion and injury prevention in early childhood. It will also discuss how to create safe and healthy environments for young children, including the role of childproofing and supervision.

• Assessment and Evaluation of Early Childhood Fitness and Health: This unit will cover the different methods of assessing and evaluating young children's fitness and health, including the use of standardized tests and observation. It will also discuss the importance of ongoing assessment in tracking children's progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Curriculum Development and Program Planning for Early Childhood Fitness and Health: This unit will cover the principles of curriculum development and program planning for early childhood fitness and health promotion. It will also discuss how to design and implement developmentally appropriate fitness and health promotion activities for young children in different settings.
• Inclusive Early Childhood Fitness and Health Promotion: This unit will cover the importance of inclusive practices in early childhood fitness and health promotion. It will also discuss the barriers to inclusion and strategies for promoting accessibility and participation for all young children.