Report: Physical Education Workshop for Early Years Foundation Stage

This report details a physical education workshop designed to enhance the understanding of teachers and coaches regarding the significance of physical education for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The workshop aims to provide knowledge on the benefits of physical activity, address challenges, and suggest ways to encourage children to participate. The report includes a comprehensive workshop session plan with activities like registration, administrative announcements, presentations, role-play, and discussions on issues faced by young children. It highlights the resources needed, such as booklets, computers, and human resources, and outlines the rationale behind the workshop, emphasizing the development of motor and cognitive skills. The report also discusses potential challenges like limited space and noisy environments, offering solutions such as non-slip carpets and music. The workshop benefits teachers and coaches by providing them with practical knowledge to plan activities, manage children, and minimize accidents, ultimately fostering the development of confident and socially interactive children.

YOUNG PEOPLE, SPORT & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
WORKSHOP SESSION PLAN......................................................................................................1
RATIONALE OF WORKSHOP.....................................................................................................1
BENEFIT FOR PEOPLE IN WORKSHOP....................................................................................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Physical Education (PE) is essential for physical, emotional and psychological
development of kids. The main purpose of this study is to enhance knowledge of teachers and
coaches about importance of PE. Report will prepare workshop session plans and will describe
necessary resources that are needed for organizing this workshop. Furthermore, it will explain
rational of organizing this workshop.
WORKSHOP SESSION PLAN
Topic = Physical Education Workshop
“To increase knowledge of participants about importance of physical education for Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS) people, their benefits and requirements”
Audience = Teachers, Coaches will be target audiance of this workshop.
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Activity Resources Needed Approx. Time
Registration Process Pan, Paper, Team Members,
Seminar Hall
15 Mints (8.15- 8.30)
Welcome 8.30 To 8.35
Administrative
Announcements
Pan, Paper, Team Members,
Seminar Hall, Computer,
Power Point Software
5 Mints
Introduction 8.35 To 8.40 (5 Mint)
Opening Ceremony Seminar Hall, Organizer,
Computer
2 Mints
Introduce Workshop With
Power Point Presentation
Power Point Software,
Speaker, Computer, Seminar
Hall
3 Mints
Building Resilience In Young
Children
8.40 To 8.50 (10 Mints)
Circulate Booklet To Teachers
And Coaches
Books, Booklet With Opening Ceremony
Issues In Young Children
Issues Faced Organizer, Computer,
Technical Equipments,
Speakers
3 Mints
Importance Of Physical
Education
Organizer, Computer,
Technical Equipments,
Speakers
2 Mints
Ways To Encourage Children Speakers, Organizer, 3 Mints
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Towards Physical Activities Computer, Technical
Equipments,
Needs Of Young Kids Speakers, Technical
Equipments,
2 Mints
Role Play 8.50 To 9.00
Role Play With Parents And
Coaches In Order To Give
Them Practical Knowledge
Organizer, Workshop Planner,
Technical Equipments,
Computes, Speakers, Human
Resources, Monitory
Resources
5
Necessary Suggestion Human Resource, Time
Resource, Physical Resources,
Technical Resources
5
Official Closing Of
Workshop
Organizer, Workshop Planner,
Technical Equipments,
Computes, Speakers, Human
Resources, Monitory
Resources
9.00 Finish
Description of Activities
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Workshop Agenda
Early Year Foundation Stage is the phase of kids started from their birth till 5 years. In
this age, kids develop physically and mentally. This is the time when individual learns about
many things and improve their motor skills. There are some set standards that support
development of kids those who are less than 5 year. In this stage, children learn about various
games and develop their critical thinking approach. There are many schools and other places
where parents send their kids to learn about new things. In this age, people acquire knowledge
about communication, use of appropriate words, etc. Class teachers motivate them to take
participation in physical activities. They organize various games in class so that critical thinking
skill of an individual can be developed.
Physical education plays significant role in youngster’s life. This is the growing age for
kids and they improve their health and mental abilities. Physical education can help kids in
remaining fit and enjoying their life. Small kids like to play games such as jumping, skipping etc.
Objective of this Physical Education Workshop is to enhance understanding of teachers
and coaches about importance of such activities. This suggest them ways to encourage kids
towards doing physical activities. The agenda of this workshop is to identify ways through which
teachers can enhance understanding of kids for physical education.
Physical development is the most important need of these kids, such education can help
in development of their motor skills to great extent. Physical education encourages kids to play
more games that are beneficial for them in their growth and developing knowledge about
handling equipments safely.
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Activities
Initially, all people will register themselves. They will complete registration process and
they will fill initial form.
In starting phase, the organizer will welcome all guests and audience who will attend this
workshop. Organizer will make administrative announcement for few minutes where agenda will
be described. In introduction, activity planner will be introduced through power point
presentation to enhance interest of all involved people who will pay more attention in these
activities.
Building resilience will be next part of this workshop. In this activity all team members
will give booklet to audience. In booklets there will be in-depth detail about needs of small kids
and ways through which teachers, coaches can enhance their interest to participate in physical
activities. This booklet will have all essential details regarding important issues faced by these
young kids while playing. By this way, teachers will be able to enhance their understanding and
will be able to guide children well. At the time of opening ceremony, all team members will
circulate these booklets to participants. This will save time and workshop will be completed
within stipulated period of time.
After that, there will be discussion on issues about young children who are in their early
stage. There will be one-to-one conversation with audience. They will ask questions about what
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kind of issues kids face. Planner will explain importance of physical activities. Individual will
describe how these activities can improve physical strength and mental abilities of kids. In this
activity, there will be discussion about what kinds of games can help in physical development of
children. Furthermore, next activity will suggest ways to encourage children towards physical
activities.
In the modern era, young kids like to play games in mobile or computers. That is why
their social interaction is getting affected. In such condition, they give less time to physical
activities and do not play out door games. It is very important for teachers and coaches to
encourage them so that they take interest in playing out door games. They need to organize
skipping, jumping etc. and such type of games for them. Such type of playing activities helps in
their physical development and makes them aware on how to deal with typical equipments.
After discussion on issues of kids then role-play will be done. Role-play activity is
considered as the most important part of workshop that helps audience in getting real experience
of dealing with kids. In role-play, an organizer will ask two or three people from audience to
come at stage. One person will behave like a kid and other will guide him. In this, they will get
to know how kids react and what they must do. This will enhance practical knowledge of
teachers and coaches and will get necessary suggestions to deal with small kids in schools.
The purpose of Early Year Foundation Stage is to explore children and make them aware
with secure environment. These programs always encourage young kids to be more interactive
and active. They need to coordinate well with others and have to enhance their motor skills. In
physical educational workshop, teachers will get information about healthy choice at meal times
for younger children. Physical activities can enhance confidence of these young people and they
confidently speak with others. This aids in developing their cognitive and motor skills as well.
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Challenges and Possible Solutions
There are many challenges faced by teachers and coaches in dealing with these young
kids and arranging games for them.
 One of the major issue is that organizing games require too much furniture. Class room is
so small thus, such out door games can not be organized here easily. In order to resolve
this problem, they can design appropriate sitting plan and can allocate specific areas.
 Another possible problem is related with floor surface and for avoiding this problem;
teachers can use non-slip carpets at surface so that kids cannot get hurt while playing.
 Noisy environment is another issue in organizing physical activities for children, for that
teacher can play music.
Resources
In order to conduct this workshop, the organizer will require physical resources. In this,
they will need pen, paper, templates, booklets etc. Furthermore, they will require technical
resources such as computer, internet, speakers, mike, power point software etc. There will be
need of human resource, a team will be required who can work to organize entire workshop
successfully. In addition, seminar hall will be needed so that it can be planned and executed
properly.
RATIONALE OF WORKSHOP
Physical education (PE) is the only tool that plays significant role for children
development. It enhances competence and confidence of a kid. If young kids are able to
participate in physical activities then it will help in developing their motor and cognitive skills.
PE aids to be creative and competitive. In recent times, small kids do not actively
participate in physical games.. Due to which their social and physical development get affected
badly. One of the main reasons of organizing this workshop is to enhance knowledge of teachers
and coaches about how they can enhance participation of these kids. Sport activities are tools that
develops critical thinking of persons and make them able to deal with critical situations well.
Rationale of this workshop is to pay attention on learning rather than teaching. Another
reason of this program is to ensure curriculum components.
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Teachers and other people those who deal with small kids have to face many issues. By
conducting this workshop they will be able to get necessary suggestion through which they can
deal with children properly and can promote them towards physical activities. Physical
educational programs are useful in making children aware with value of health, improving their
social interaction skills.
The reason for arranging this workshop is to enhance knowledge of teachers and their
management skills to deal with small kids properly. Another reason of organizing PE workshop
is to promote fitness as a fun activity. There are many people who do not take interest in fitness
that is why they do not encourage their kids or students towards it. If an educator gives quality
instructions to these kids then it would be better in promoting physical fitness. There are many
young children who are suffering from overweight and many other diseases and PE can support
them in improving their well-being and fight against such illness.
This is the responsibility of teachers and coaches to promote children towards right
direction. Such type of workshop makes them able to deal with such situations well and fulfilling
their roles effectively.
BENEFIT FOR PEOPLE IN WORKSHOP
The workshop has targeted teachers and coaches.. These people continuously work to
make kids understand with real scenarios and work for developing their skills. These people face
so many issues while dealing with children and make them aware with importance of physical
education.
By attending this workshop, they will get an in-depth detail about challenges and will find
appropriate solutions to improve working patterns. This will be beneficial for them in dealing
with these kids effectively. This workshop can give them knowledge about ways to plan
activities, manage kids and avoiding accidents at place. Class management tips will be received
by teachers that would help them in giving correct instructions to children and make them learn
to be careful.
Arranging games for kids at outdoor areas can be risky because there are high chances of
occurring accidents. Nevertheless, this workshop can enhance knowledge of instructor about risk
and can make plan to minimize accidents. This will be beneficial for teachers in playing
significant role in the development of kids. By this way, they will be able to encourage children
who can develop cognitive and motor skills. Their participation can help in enhancing their
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confidence and social interaction. This will make them able to deal with critical situation well
and developing critical thinking abilities.
CONCLUSION
From the above study, it can be concluded that organizing workshops for promoting
physical education is the great concept that can help teachers and educators in dealing with small
kids properly and encouraging them to participate in physical activities.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
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Online
The Early Years Foundation Stage. 2018. [Online]. Available through <https://www.pre-
school.org.uk/early-years-foundation-stage>
Facilitator guidelines for conducting a planning workshop. 2015. [Online]. Available through
<http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/204456/9789241508582_eng.pdf;jsession
id=5B9F364EFF4A2E7E950E3CF66AAA0518?sequence=1>
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