An opportunity for young children from Schools across Selwyn to learn about and participate in a Fundamental Movement event.

Sporting success can mean high achievement but just as importantly,means ongoing participation in an active sporty lifestyle!

The basis of sporting success is building the fundamental skills
in childhood, through a developmentally appropriate approach
These fundamental skills include:
• Physical movement skills,
• Knowledge & cognitive skills,
• Emotional & social skills
Involvement of Schools, Teachers, Parents and Whanau plays a crucial role in sporting success.
DATE: 23rd March 2017  VENUE: Foster Park 

TIME:9.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2.30pm

PRIMARY SCHOOLS INVOLVED:
AM Session: West Rolleston, Clearview Yr1, Lemonwood Grove,
Rolleston Christian, Burnham, Weedons, 

PM Session: Broadfield, Ladbrooks, Springston, Templeton, Clearview Yr2

Parents are welcome to come down and watch.

MANAGEMENT AND FACILITATION:

Selwyn Sports Trust
Amy McClintock
amy@selwynsportstrust.org.nz

EVENT STRUCTURE

Children in class groups of 30-40 will ‘travel’ along a movement pathway, playing and having fun at each activity which has a specific skill focus. Parents, Teachers and Whanau are invited to join in, participate in the activities, and learn more about the skills and outcomes that the activities are developing.
Each activity station will be managed by Lincoln University Students who will:

• Discuss the activity and skills involved and what sports these skills may lead to
  
• Direct teachers to the skill criteria and learning cues (which will be displayed)
  
• Run the game/ activity
  
• Suggest next steps and ideas for games at home or back in school
  

The area will be split into 8/9 stations in total.

AIMS & GOALS

Support Teachers and Parents in the assessment, planning and development of foundation skills such as balancing, running, throwing and catching, within a broad child centered framework supporting children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
Increase teacher’s and parents understanding of the critical importance of fundamental movement skills, and positive movement experiences for children.
Recognises contemporary research concerning the central role that movement plays in learning and cognitive development, and aims to give teachers practical techniques to implement these findings and enhance learning outcomes for students
Aims to link schools and their communities together in achieving positive outcomes for children around physical activity
Support teachers in delivering the objectives of the NZ Health and Physical Education Curriculum and the Key Competencies of the NZ Curriculum