Supporting Children’s Physical Development 0-6 years

INDUSTRY

Early Childhood

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

25 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • Support children’s health, wellbeing, and agency through everyday routines.
  • Identify and scaffold key gross motor and fine motor skills.
  • Recognise developmental patterns (Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal).
  • Encourage balance, coordination, and fundamental movement skills through play.
  • Provide safe yet challenging experiences that build confidence and resilience.
  • Partner with families to promote healthy lifestyle practices.

Course Overview

Strong bodies, confident learners. This in-depth course equips educators with the knowledge and strategies to nurture children’s physical growth, wellbeing, and agency from birth to six years. Participants will explore how motor development, nutrition, health, and physical activity connect to lifelong learning and confidence.

Grounded in EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing, this course blends theory and practical strategies so educators can design safe, challenging, and engaging experiences that build strength, coordination, balance, and resilience.

This course is part of our Child Development 101 series.

We hope you enjoy. Check out other courses in this series!

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Welcome to Child development 101 Series
  • What you will learn
  • Links to NQF
  • Lessons

  • What is physical development
  • What is gross and fine motor
  • Terminology
  • How to support children’s Physical development 0-6 years
  • Conclusions

  • Knowledge Checks
  • Final Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

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    Karen Atkinson

    Childcare Resources

    With 38+ years of experience in Early Childhood and Adult Education, Karen combines her background as a Teacher, University Lecturer, and RTO Founder to develop research-based, practical learning resources. Her expertise spans educational theory, curriculum design, and neuroscience-informed approaches to effective teaching and professional development.

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    Stephanie Sinclair

    Childcare Resources

    With 15+ years in Early Childhood Education, Stephanie brings experience as a Teacher, Trainer, and Consultant, specialising in curriculum design, play-based learning, and compliance with National Standards. As Co-Director of Insightful Learning and Education, she’s dedicated to helping educators create environments where curiosity and connection thrive.

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