OUTLINE
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The co-ordination of movement at a simple and complex level is one of the key tasks of human development.
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To accomplish the basic task of upright locomotion five gaits forms or skills are adopted by children; walking, running, galloping, hopping and skipping.
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There is substantial evidence that a typically developing 4 year old can functionally perform all of these skills with the exception for some of skipping.
Although these skills are different and the mastery of one does not guarantee a similar mastery of another at the same stage, the importance of gaining the ability to balance and perform skills bilaterally is vital as the co-ordination progression in these skills is similar.
Movement in children develops from generic movement patterns to increasingly specific and specialised actions. (Bailey and Macfadyen 2000).
- Children explore their environments and through trial and error experience visual skills, posture/balance, coordination and a whole range of motor skills.
- At the same time awareness of speed and distance develops along with auditory and perceptual skills.
- Between the ages of 2 and 7 children lay down the foundations needed to acquire and refine the basic skills of stability, locomotion and manipulation, upon which later abilities such as sporting skills are built.
- The age band of 8 to 12 is generally seen as a 'window of opportunity' to lay down the foundations of athletic excellence for the future.
- If fundamental motor skill training is not addressed at this point it will limit future potential.Fundamental Skills
However “each individual has a unique timetable for the development and extent of acquisition of abilities” with age periods merely representing approximate time ranges when certain behaviours are frequently observed”. (Gallahue).
It is suggested that children should experience the full range of skills listed below; (Sugden and Talbot 1998)(Development PE for All Children David L Gallahue, F Cleland Donnelly) (Fig 1.)
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LOCOMOTION |
MANIPULATION |
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Balancing
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Walking |
Throwing |
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Bending
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Running |
Catching |
| Strecthing |
Jumping |
Kicking |
| Twisting |
Hopping |
Trapping |
| Turning |
Skipping |
Striking |
| Swinging |
Galloping |
Volleying |
| Inverted supports |
Sliding |
Bouncing |
| Body rolling |
Leapoing |
Ball Rolling |
| Landing/Stopping |
Climbing |
Punting |
| Dodging |
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Aims
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To help prepare teachers, coaches and those involved in sport, recreational health & fitness with knowledge and practical skills in SAQ® Training used with children.
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To assist practitioners working with school age children, so as to develop their movement skills.
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To provide knowledge of important issues that can affect children's development.
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To ensure that important safety points are considered when using the programme.
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To introduce the SAQ® Continuum and show how it can structure the development of balance and co-ordination, efficient movement mechanics, agility and multi-directional explosive speed and reactions.
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To demonstrate how SAQ® Training can assist in evaluating Fundamental Movement.
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To engage attendees in understanding how SAQ® Training can be applied to the development of sports skills in physical education lessons and sports training sessions.
Assessment
Status
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SAQ Trainer license (valid for v18 months, easy to renew)
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Level 1 NCFE Award
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National Coaching Certificate compliant
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Dyspraxia Foundation endorsed
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Special Olympics GB endorsed
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RFU recommended
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Sportscoach UK signposted.
WHY DO IT?
Underpin physical development using applied Sports Science
Structure and deliver:
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Physical Education to enable all abilities to establish physical literacy
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Fundamental movement training to underpin all games, play and multiskill clubs
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Fitness training for children and inspire interest in physical activity for life
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Health-related fitness solutions to juniors in all play and club environments
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Fun, flexible and sustainable activities and exceed participation targets.
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Work with individuals and groups of all ability levels in all environments
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT IT (click here for other testimonials)
"Teachers have completely changed their approach to delivering fundamental motor skills to both primary and secondary aged pupils." Leigh Marshall - PDM, Coopers Company and Coburn, Sports College Partnership, Upminster
"SAQ® Training plays an important role within our partnership, particularly in encouraging teachers to be innovative and to think about developing pupils’ generic movement skills. Geoff Sheldon - PDM, Education Action Zone, Easington District, County Durham
"I feel like I’ve re-trained and have the same level of inspiration I once had" Award evaluation
“The practical element to the M-Award was invaluable - this made it all relevant and put it into a teaching context.” Award evaluation
“A very enjoyable day that really made me think about fundamental principles of movement. I can really see how these techniques are going to benefit the development of ALL children.” Award evaluation
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