The physical development needs of young children / edited by Rebecca Duncombe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The origins and evolution of physical education (PE) and physical development (PD) in early childhood 0-8 years -- Physical literacy in early childhood -- The complex nature of early childhood movement skills development -- Physical activity in the early years -- Finland : an international approach to physical development -- Natural physical development in the first year : the Pikler approach -- Practical approaches for meeting the physical development needs of babies and toddlers -- Physical development in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) -- Physical development and physical education for 5-7 year olds -- Unlocking physical potential : putting right what has "gone wrong" -- Adapting sports for young children -- Adapting the environment for the early years -- Physical development through outdoor play : the example of forest school -- Enhancing physical development through play -- Physical development programmes and approaches : content and impact.