Physical Development 
 
Babies & children learn by being active & physical development takes place across all areas of learning & development. Physical development helps children gain confidence in what they can do. Physical development enables children to feel the positive benefits of being healthy & active, gaining sense of well-being. Good health in the early years helps to safeguard health & well-being throughout life. It is important that children develop healthy habits when they first learn about food & activity. Growing with appropriate weight gain in the first years of life helps to guard against obesity in later life. 
Physical development