Physical Activity and Well-being
About the Activities
Physical activity plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of children, encompassing both physical and cognitive domains. Even during infancy, activities such as crawling, reaching, and grasping not only stimulate motor skills but also aid in sensory integration and cognitive development. As infants progress into toddlers, exploration and play become essential avenues for refining these skills along with promoting their spatial awareness and coordination as they navigate their environments.
Not only does physical activity during these formative years strengthen a child’s muscles and bones, but also come with many neurological benefits and connections to be made as well. Engagement in physical play promotes social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation, which are crucial skills for any child and their futures in navigating the world. Encouraging a variety of age-appropriate activities in a safe and stimulating environment sets the stage for a lifetime of stable health and well-being, underscoring the importance of prioritizing physical activity from infancy through the early years.
At Sweet Sunshine Daycare we have many periods where we let the children under our care play free but also cater to their development with structured classes. Our schedule sets a routine for instances where the children do yoga, kids CrossFit, and sports outside in our expansive play area.
About the Instructors
Daniel Barbosa (CrossFit and Sports Teacher)
Daniel has been an instructor in martial arts and has practicing Judo for more than two decades. He received his degree in Kinesiology and is well-versed in physiology and training related to exercise and understands the innerworkings of the human body. Daniel has been devoted in his martial arts, receiving his Judo black belt in 2003 and has obtained a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Daniel has extensive experience related to bodily movement and has taught countless students, including children for years.
Qualifications:
Degree in kinesiology
Post-Graduate in exercise-physiology and biochemistry, sports training, and weight lifting and conditioning.
Experience:
A Judo teacher educated in teaching and training in martial arts taking in over 5,000 students.
Over a dozen years dedicated in personal training, being a military fireman, a life guard and has the owner of two CrossFit boxes in Marin.
