Lab 2

1. Explain why exercises such as sit ups and push ups have to be modified for kindergarten and first grade students in the DVL 1 group.
These exercises appear to be placed as negative consequences to getting out in a game or being punished. Most of these DVL 1 kids also don't show proper technique in these exercises. There are other activities and movements that can take place of push ups and sit ups.
2. Why is rhythmic activity important for young children?
Song and rhythm are applied to everyday scenarios for kids. Kids are naturally attracted to music and a beat. Most of the music played has a positive or influential message. It is also a good way to keep the kids attentive and keep them participating.
3. Define laterality and explain why tracing giant letters helps reinforce cognitive learning.
Laterality is the ability to use both sides of the body to complete a skill or task. In class today we drew the first letter of our name. This made me think of the components that go into spelling the letter H. By having elementary students do this it makes them recall the appearance of the letter and perform the motion to spell.
4. Why are educators concerned about young children not being able to keep an internal beat?
Keeping an internal beat is pretty basic and is helpful to have for many activities. Activities and lessons will have to be adjusted in order for that student to still partake in the class and improve.
5.Define homo-lateral and cross lateral movements.
Homo-lateral means pertaining to the same side or the body while cross lateral means that a limb is crossing the midline of the body in order to perform a task or skill.