The word gymnastics has always been synonymous with Physical Education. Unfortunately the core purpose of practising gymnastics - to develop basic physical and motor attributes - has diminished in the school system.
The Gymnastics BC Kids CanMove program for elementary schoolsthroughout British Columbia is entering it's fourth year of successful operation. This complete program enables teachers to safely teach gymnastics. This provides the students with physical literacy, confidence and the basic tools for lifelong activities, health and wellness.
The evidence is absolutely clear: children who are involved in sport and who are more physically active do better academically and lead a healthier lifestyle (ACSM, 2006).
Gymnastics? Yes Gymnastics!
The BC Ministry of Education requires that effective September 2008, all students will participate in 30 minutes of physical activity per day. This Daily Physical Activity is defined as endurance, strength and/or flexibility activities done on a daily basis.
The current perception of gymnastics is what is seen on television and during the Olympics, but gymnastics is much more! It is about physical literacy. The Kids CanMove program teaches basic movements that will help develop strength, balance, agility and flexibility to help students throughout their life.
These lessons fit well within the Daily Physical Activity requirement and the IRP curriculum, all of which will help with any physical activity out there!
Gymnastics? We have no equipment!
The Kids CanMove program uses basic equipment that most schools already have available. All that is needed is the school gymnasium, a few mats and, if available, a few benches.
Gymnastics? Where to begin?
The Kids CanMove program was designed to ensure teachers with no previous experience can safely teach gymnastics.The Kids CanMove program features a number of packages to choose from. It's as simple as completing the registration form and returning it to Gymnastics BC! Along with a Kids CanMove resource package, including a Teaching Manual, Lesson Plans and Task Cards, your school can have a Kids CanMove certified instructor (based throughout BC) come into the school and instruct teachers on how to deliver the program themselves!
Our goal is that all schools in British Columbia enjoy the benefits of the Kids CanMove program and take part, along with Gymnastics BC, in the -physical literacy" revolution!
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