Gross-Motor / Physical Literacy Programme for Pre-School & Foundation Phase Children

Gross-Motor / Physical Literacy Programme for Pre-School & Foundation Phase Children

Buzzi Bodies Physical Education for children aged 2 to 10 Improving the holistic development of the young child

Benefits of the Buzzi Bodies programme: Experience success Enhances self-esteem Enjoyment of participation Fun and challenge in non-competitive way Targets skills in a variety of codes of sport: Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Golf, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Athletics. Develops gross and fine motor movement, balance, locomotion, spatial relationships, co-ordination, rhythm & timing, strength and flexibility.

School based physical education is provided to: Give the young child improved access to a fully comprehensive physical education programme. Help each child reach his/her educational potential holistically.

Buzzi Bodies for Young Children Provides a School based physical education programme Which includes not only gross motor outcomes... But ALL other learning areas of the curriculum.

Buzzi Bodies for Young Children Developing gross motor skills is an essential part of the domains of development. Gross motor skills are essential because a child s body develops from large movements with arms and legs to smaller, more refined movements of the hands and fingers. Gross motor control enables children to develop the fine motor movements that are essential for success in the school years.

Cognitive Development Analysing COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Problem solving Thinking skills Acquisition of knowledge Experience

Social Development Interaction Moral principles Values Conflict resolution Negotiation

Emotional Development Self-esteem Security EQ emotional intelligence Anger management Assertiveness Motivation

Physical Development Fine and Gross-motor movement Balance & Co-ordination Exercise & Fitness Growth Nutrition & health Sport specific skills

Perceptual Development Spatial Orientation Fine + gross-motor skills Directionality Recognition The senses: vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell Comprehension Sequencing

What are Gross Motor Skills? Gross Motor Skills are large movements of the body, which relate to mobility and active play.

Activities to promote development of gross motor skills: Use of sport equipment Endurance activities Throwing and catching Kicking Balls Jump Rope, Skipping, Galloping, Hopping Playing outdoors Balance and posture Imitating animals Core Exercises Sport specific skills Gymnastics Rhythmic movement Fitness exercises Walking a line, stepping shapes

Buzzi Bodies for Young Children In addition to the development of gross motor skills, Buzzi Bodies activities are adapted to cater for ALL Pre-school and Foundation Phase outcomes. We emphasize skills for everyday tasks e.g. Reading, writing, memory and listening skills.

Buzzi Bodies for Young Children The Buzzi Bodies programme can be adapted to cater for children with different needs. Specially designed activities and equipment may be used to assist a child, e.g. Who uses a wheelchair, With low muscle tone, With auditory processing or Sensory integration delays.

Why are Fine Motor Skills Important? Fine Motor Skills enable people to do many things in daily life... Using our fingers, hands and arms. Fine motor skills consist of reaching, grasping, manipulating objects and using different tools like crayons and scissors.

Activities that require fine motor skills: Zipping and Buttoning Picking a flower Writing Cutting with scissors Turning pages of a book Brushing Teeth Opening a door Shaking someone s hands Painting Drawing

Benefits for the children: Develop gross and fine-motor movement, balance, locomotion, spatial relationships, co-ordination, rhythm & timing, strength and flexibility. Experience a variety of codes of sport: Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Golf, Rhythmic gymnastics and Athletics. Enhanced self-esteem, enjoyment of participation, success, fun and challenge in a non-competitive way.

Collaboration between Coaches, Educators and Families is essential:... To meet the child s educational goals.... For the young child experiencing challenges in school because of low muscle tone, auditory processing or sensory issues.... For a fair and thorough assessment and feedback and to take a place.

How will one session include all the domains of development?

Language development Child asks questions Coach extends the child s vocabulary

Following a sequence 1 2 3 4 Coach gives the instructions Follow the map to the starting point

Outcomes Balance Strong back muscles, needed to allow a child to sit up correctly at the desk. Perseverance. Knows colours Language development. Check for colour blindness. Creativity. Cognitive thinking. Knows shapes and numbers Spelling. Math skills. Can follow an instruction: auditory and visual Listening skills. Hear sounds of words. Spelling. Reading.

Outcomes Crosses the midline Hand / eye coordination Social and Emotional development Needed for skills like reading, writing, self care, and participating in sports & physical activities. Speed writing. Copying from the board. Flowing eye movements. Sharing. Winning and losing. Taking turns.

Assessment Every lesson. Coaches do continuous assessment. A 12 page report each term. Over 100 outcomes to master. Outcomes divided into: Physical development Physical fitness Behaviour, cognitive abilities & social skills in Physical Education Cognitive development Perceptual development Social development Emotional development

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