Fundamental Movement Skills

Many children arrive in school without a wide and varied movement vocabulary, unable to perform basic fundamental movement skills (FMS). Changes in childcare practices and technological developments mean it is less likely that children have been allowed to play out, jump in puddles, climb trees and take part in rough and tumble play. Many children spend increasing amounts of time sitting, watching educational videos, playing with smart toys and in general being much more sedentary than in the past.

This course will provide a range of activities suitable for Early Years upwards, giving children the firm foundations they need, to develop fundamental skills of Stability, Object Control and Locomotion, enabling them to better access Physical Education and Sport.

The course will focus on:

· The importance of strength in FMS.

· Developing Fundamental Movement Skills in a developmentally appropriate way

· Creating an environment for children to explore and consolidate movement skills

· Using movement concepts to develop FMS

· How to show progression in FMS

· Analysing the FMS demands of basic activities and games to ensure children have the required skills to achieve success

Target audience: Teachers and TAs in primary schools and Early Years settings.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A 2-PART COURSE ON 2ND AND 9TH FEBRUARY. BOTH SESSIONS RUN FROM 3.45pm to 5.15pm. PLEASE BOOK AND PAY FOR A TICKET FOR THE 2ND FEBRUARY TO ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS.

Refunds will be processed for cancellations received 5 or more working days prior to the event. No refund will be issued for cancellations received within 5 working days leading up to the event.