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Course Objectives

After reviewing training content and answering interactive and reflective questions, you will be able to do each of the following, as assessed by online discussions and quizzes:

  1. Explain how physical activity supports good health and contributes to the prevention of illness.
  2. Describe standards that promote good health and illness prevention through physical activity in early learning settings.
  3. Apply strategies that promote physical activity by emphasizing healthy bodies, healthy lifestyles, and a healthy environment.
  4. Talk with and provide resource information to families about health and physical activity.


STARS Credit: 

As of October 1, 2023, online trainings can provide Washington State providers with State Training and Registry System credits through the Continuing Education Proposal (CEP) application provided by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF). STARS credits will no longer be issued automatically upon completion of the course on the Nourished & Active website. For more information on the CEP process, please visit the FAQ page . You can also learn more about this process on the DCYF website.

The training should take about 1 hour to complete.

We also offer this course in Spanish. 

Training Outline

  • 1

    Overview and Introduction

    • Course Overview and Objectives

    • Introduction and Outline

    • Early Achievers Connections
  • 2

    Part 1: WHY & WHAT

    • WHY & WHAT

    • Why is physical activity in childhood important?

    • Pause and Reflect

    • Why is physical activity in childhood important?

    • Fundamental Movement Skills

    • Fundamental Movement Skills

    • Why is physical activity in childhood important?

    • What are the definitions and recommendations for physical activity in early learning settings?

    • True or False

    • Two kinds of Physical Activity

    • Physical Activity Recommendations

    • Tummy Time

    • Physical Activity Best Practice Standards - Review

    • Screen Time and Physical Activity

    • Screen Time Recommendations

    • Working with Parents to Reduce Screen Time at Home

    • Reducing Screen Time Best Practice Standards - Review
  • 3

    Part 2: Get Kids Moving - HOW & WHERE

    • Get Kids Moving - How and Where

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving!

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving! Activity Idea 1

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving! Activity Idea 2

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving! Activity Idea 3

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving! Activity Idea 4 & Discussion

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving! Infants and Toddlers

    • Where to Play: Outside & Discussion

    • Where to Play: Outside

    • Where to Play: Inside

    • Where to Play: Inside & Discussion

    • Ways to Get Kids Moving - Review
  • 4

    Part 3: Application, Review, and Resources

    • Application, Review, and Resources

    • Application 1: Activity Idea

    • Application 1: Reflection

    • Application 1: Early Achievers Connection

    • Application 2: Activity Idea

    • Application 2: Memory Check

    • Physical Activity Resources

    • Tips for Gaining Support from Families

    • Written Policy

    • Resources for Creating Physical Activity Policy
  • 5

    Final Quiz and Wrap-Up

    • Final Quiz

    • Action Plan

    • Summary and Wrap-Up
  • 6

    Evaluation

    • Training Evaluation