Physical Demands of Early Childhood Education Majors ‘Summary of Physical Demands 'An olomentary school teacher is considered a LIGHT duty position according to the physical comands strength rating of the Dictionary ‘Occupational Tiles, 2003. Light Work Examples Light physical demand is defined a8 exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects. Physical demand requlremants are In excess of those for sedentary work, Even though he wot ed maybe on nee aroun, 2b ‘should be rated light work whon It requires any combination ofthe ing: ‘+ Static Strength: The abilty to exert maximum force to lift, push, pul, or carry objects, ‘0 Examples may inclu Using 2 10-pound force to push or pul the VCRTY stands. The overheed projoctor requires 6 pounds of force to move. Itis also necessary to forward bend, squal, kneel, ete. when working with equipment, plugging itn, et. + Noving children's desks and chairs fo change tho layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. + Ling end carrying boxes welghing up to 25 pounds from the office fo classrooms. Carrying can be up to 200 feet and varies. Stamina: The ability to oxort one’s self physically over long periods of time without gotting winded or out of breath. ‘© Examples may Include; Spending the majority ofthe day standing in a classroom. While standing the teacher wil frequonty hold light objects thay are working and demonstrating, otc. Those can be held from waist level1o sighty above the teacher's head. + Secing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequently. Positions may vary from standing, siting, walking, etc. + Explosive Strongth: The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as In Jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. +) Examples may incude; ‘+ Reacting quicky In emergency situations such as fre drils, tomado drills, sudden emergencies, or - {o resolve conficts and confrontations. ( “+ Moving quicky, running etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea gravel, on . the playground, or on grass. A whistlo may be used on the playground roquiring the ably to biow. ‘The playground could have up to a 6-inch curb to step over. ‘= Dynamic Strength: The ability fo exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time, This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. ‘© Examples may include; «Standing for long petlods of time while wrllng on a board, holding up @ book, demonstrating specific skis, r conducting experiments. ‘+ Remsining in one position for extended periods of ime while assisting a studont, answering ‘questions, or provising examples. Positions vary according to need but could include, squatting, stooping, standing, leaning, siting, stretching, or raaching. © Gross Body Equilibrium: The ability o keep or rogain one's body balance or stay upright when In an unstable position. + Examples may includes ‘+ Walking through the classroom and being able to maneuver In tight spaces between desks, at, Dynamic Flexibility: The ability to quickly and repeatodly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, andlor legs. + Examples may Include; «Dealing with the students by kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees al the walst on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day. havo ead et unatndhghyse eroct ecessanin Eat Chidhood Cason _ spas pLfareai = pe Ol fa) Ror6 2 = {Ethics and. Honor 1 Ab en have read the statement of ethics as ouatined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and agree to abide by the statement of ethics in a fleld experiences and upon entering the profession. 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