Move for thought Pre-K and K

Vazou, Spyridoula; Krogh, Jacqueline; Stegemoller, Elizabeth

Move for thought Pre-K and K

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Date

2015-01-01

Authors

Vazou, Spyridoula

Krogh, Jacqueline

Stegemoller, Elizabeth

Authors

Person

Vazou, Spyridoula

Associate Professor

Person

Stegemoller, Elizabeth

Associate Professor

Organizational Units

Organizational Unit

Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology seeks to provide an ample knowledge of physical activity and active living to students both within and outside of the program; by providing knowledge of the role of movement and physical activity throughout the lifespan, it seeks to improve the lives of all members of the community. Its options for students enrolled in the department include: Athletic Training; Community and Public Health; Exercise Sciences; Pre-Health Professions; and Physical Education Teacher Licensure. The Department of Physical Education was founded in 1974 from the merger of the Department of Physical Education for Men and the Department of Physical Education for Women. In 1981 its name changed to the Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies. In 1993 its name changed to the Department of Health and Human Performance. In 2007 its name changed to the Department of Kinesiology. Dates of Existence: 1974-present. Historical Names: Department of Physical Education (1974-1981), Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies (1981-1993), Department of Health and Human Performance (1993-2007). Related Units: College of Human Sciences (parent college), College of Education (parent college, 1974 - 2005), Department of Physical Education for Women (predecessor) Department of Physical Education for Men

Organizational Unit

Human Development and Family Studies

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies focuses on the interactions among individuals, families, and their resources and environments throughout their lifespans. It consists of three majors: Child, Adult, and Family Services (preparing students to work for agencies serving children, youth, adults, and families); Family Finance, Housing, and Policy (preparing students for work as financial counselors, insurance agents, loan-officers, lobbyists, policy experts, etc); and Early Childhood Education (preparing students to teach and work with young children and their families).

History

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies was formed in 1991 from the merger of the Department of Family Environment and the Department of Child Development.

Dates of Existence
1991-present

Related Units

College of Human Sciences (parent college)
Department of Child Development (predecessor)
Department of Family Environment (predecessor)

Department

KinesiologyHuman Development and Family Studies

Abstract

The Move for Thought Pre-K & K (M4T pre-K & K) was developed mainly for children (3-6 years old) in the preschool environment. However, all activities are developmentally appropriate for children in kindergarten classroom. Iowa Team Nutrition and the Iowa Department of Education would like to thank you for using the M4T pre-K & K program.

Comments

This article is published as Vazou, S., Krogh, J., & Stegemöller, E. (2015). Move for Thought Pre-K and K: Integrated physical activities in the early learning environment. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Department of Education. Posted with permission.