Tag: fundamental movement skills

Discover why gymnastics is the ideal starting point for developing physical literacy. Build strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this dynamic sport.

Physical development is the combination of growth, maturation, and motor skill development during childhood.

A squishy ball is a simple craft kids can do at home, and once they’ve created it, the games they can play are endless!

Like all fundamental movement skills, catching isn’t a skill that just “happens” on its own. It needs to be learned and developed.

As kids fall into sedentary behaviors and engage less in active play, they lose much of the strength and stamina needed to be active.

It’s never too late to improve our children’s movement skills. Check out these tips for how to keep them active.

In discussions of physical literacy, you’ll often hear talk of “fundamental movement skills.” What exactly are they?

One key indicator is showing confidence while attempting new activities

New research highlights the importance of fundamental movement skills, and shows why some kids gravitate towards sedentary activities.

But role models are not enough to change the lives of Canadian girls

Editor’s note: This article was updated on December 8, 2022 Run, jump, swing, glide. When it comes to physical literacy, these essential skills open up a lifetime of fun and activities. And to make the most of an active lifestyle, it’s important to become proficient in these movement skills in every season, in all sorts … Continued

Fundamental movement skills and play are crucial to survival

Hand dexterity is a critical skill best developed while young

Try one of this fun football alternatives

Toys to keep everyone moving this holiday season

Games and activities for the whole family

Find out how you can help your child to “thrive by five”

Quality sport builds more than physical literacy

Multi-sport camps keep the focus on fun

Guess what Lacombe and London have in common

In the heat of summer, you may want nothing more than to jump in a pool or run through a sprinkler, but that’s not the only way to have fun with water! A water table is simple to build at home.

Teach kids how to strike for power

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

Toronto teacher gets creative with sports