You might have heard of the terms ‘fundamental movement skills’ and ‘fundamentals of movement’ mentioned in relation to children’s development and not really know what they mean or their importance in introducing children to sport.
The ‘fundamentals of movement’ are the abilities of agility, balance and co-ordination* and they are needed to participate successfully in any sport.
‘Fundamental movement skills’ are more complex than the fundamentals of movement. They provide the foundations for sport-specific skills, for example travelling, jumping, sending, receiving and striking.
To develop a healthy lifestyle and enjoyment of sport you can help your child to develop fundamental movement skills by encouraging them to take part in a wide range of physical activities.
By helping to develop your child’s fundamental movement skills you’ll also help to support their confidence, self-esteem, physical development, creativity, problem solving skills, independence and ability to work with others.
ICanPlaySport can help you to support your child. We offer fun, friendly sports classes designed by an experienced PE teacher that are focused on developing your child’s fundamental movement skills and introducing them to fundamental sports skills.
Our classes are organised into 6 week courses, each focusing on helping your child develop through a specific sport. Over 12 months your child will experience basketball, badminton, hockey, tennis, cricket, rugby and football.
To book a class at one of our venues in Stafford, Codsall or Newport just click here.
If you’d like to arrange a free session at one of our classes, just contact me by email on [email protected] or by phone on 07582 663994 and I’ll be happy to help.
*agility – being able to change direction effectively and efficiently
balance – being able to keep a good base of support, so you don’t fall over
co-ordination – being able to use different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently