If the child you care for has asthma or any other respiratory complaint, you must take special precautions before embarking on a joint exercise programme. The parents should know what their child is capable of. Children's bones and muscles are more susceptible to stress than adults', so warm up carefully and pitch the exercise at the correct level Always ensure children wear correct footwear and clothing and have an extra layer on for when they are cooling down.
If the child you care for has asthma or any other respiratory complaint, you must take special precautions before embarking on a joint exercise programme. The parents should know what their child is capable of.
Children's bones and muscles are more susceptible to stress than adults', so warm up carefully and pitch the exercise at the correct level Always ensure children wear correct footwear and clothing and have an extra layer on for when they are cooling down.
