HS1002 Physical Health

Instructions

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.

Use the information found in the resources to formulate your responses but take care to explain the concepts in your own words and in a way that would be useful and accessible to families. Be sure to cite your resources appropriately.

Rubric

PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCEPTS: HANDOUT FOR FAMILIES

As the new assistant director of Busy Hands, Full Hearts Childcare, you are excited about your role in supporting the healthy growth and development of the young children in your program.

You also enjoy working with families. You look forward to providing them with information about physical health and young children.

For this handout, you will provide brief explanations of the following concepts:

CONCEPTS RELATED TO PHYSICAL HEALTH AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Explain key points for each term or concept as it relates to supporting the physical health of young children. Write one paragraph for each item.

• Developmental and health screenings
• Common childhood diseases
• Immunization
• Indicators of serious illness in young children
• Tips for preventing spread of infectious diseases
• Environmental health
• Sleep hygiene
• Dental health and hygiene
• Chronic health conditions
• Mental health issues in young children