Expert Comment: Increasing movement and play in early childhood

Dr Janine Coates, a Reader in Equity and Inclusion in Physical Activity and Sport, and vice-chair of the National Early Years Active, discussed the important role that both parents and childcare settings play in children鈥檚 development.

<h2><strong>Further topics are available, including:</strong></h2> <p><strong><span>Role modelling key in motivating children to be active</span></strong></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2W7wL0lGbHM?si=CJBTn5R2nricjetQ" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p> <p><strong><span>Risky play has a big role in supporting child development</span></strong></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJQqwdIDcjk?si=OIkkx6SOVAYADXBE" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p> <p><strong><span>Getting children moving more</span></strong></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8kzS1_0ANzE?si=7UGsEZNwClyiw3df" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p> <p><strong><span>Get children moving outside - whatever the weather</span></strong></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_I7pf_gzR8E?si=TFI7P5ordWO_K52F" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>

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