Physical Demands of Early Childhood Education Majors ‘Summary of Physical Domands ‘An olamentary school teacher Is cons ‘f Occupational Titles, 2003, xed a LIGHT duly position according tothe physical demands strength rating of the Dictionary Light Work Examples Light physical demand is defined as exerting up fo 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force irequentiy, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move cbjests. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sodentary work. Even though the veight ted may be only 2 negligible amount, a job should be rated ight work when it requires any combination of the following: ‘+ Static Strength: The ability fo exert maximum force to lit; push, pull, or earry objects. ‘© Exampies may include; ‘= Using a 10-pound force to push or pul the VCRTV stands. The averhead projector requires 5 pounds of force to move. Itis also necessary to forward bend, squal, kneel, efc. when working with equipment, plugging It in ote Moving children’s desks and chairs fo change the layout ofthe classroom to influence the learning station. * Lffing and caring boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms. Carrying can be up to 200 feot and varies. ‘Stamina: The abllty to exert ono’s self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath, © Examples may include; Spending the majority ofthe day standing in a classroom. While standing the teacher will frequontiy hold light objects they are working and demonstrating, etc. These can be held from waist level to slightly above the foacher’s head, + Seeing and hearing on a continuous basis as well as speaking frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sting, walking, etc. = Explosive Strength: The ability to use short bursts of muscle force fo propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. + Examples may include; ‘+ Reacting quicky in emorgoncy situations such as fre drils, tomado dfs, sudden emergencies, or i) to resolve confcis and confrontations, “+ Moving quielgy, running ete, over emaoth fo uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea gravel, on fi the playground, or on grass. A whistle may be used on the playground requiring the ability to blow. ‘Tho playground could have up to a 6:inch curb fo slep over. © Dynamic Strength: The ability fo exert muscle force repeatodly or continuously over time. This Involves muscular ‘endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. + Examples may include; ‘+ Standing for long periods of time while writing on a boar, holding up a book, demonstrating ‘specific skills, or conducting experiments. + Remaining in one postion for extended periods of time while assisting a student, answering ‘questions, or providing examples. Positions vary according to need but could incude, squcting, looping, Standing, leaning, siting, sivotching, of reaching. + Gross Body Equilibrium: The ability to keop of regain one’s body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. + Examples may include; ‘+ Walking through the classroom and being able fo maneuver in tight spaces between desks, ofc, + Dynamic Flexibility: The ability fo quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, andlor legs. + Examples may include; ‘+ Dealing wit the students by kneeiing or squatting, siooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional fo frequent basis on a given day. ‘have rea and undertang the physi reqiramentnacssay ne Ey Chihood Giassroom. 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