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êThree Year Olds:
The
main emphasis is on participation within a group. The
environment is non-intimidating, caring and friendly. A healthy
balance is maintained between fun and learning as the 3 year old
is introduced to basic movement /development skills, which will
lay the foundation for future, successful sport participation.
As this is often the first encounter with a formal environment,
coaching will also be directed to improving concentration and
listening skills.
êFour Year Olds:
The main emphasis is on mastering a variety of sport and
movement skills. The balance between participation and the
quality of each skill is given careful consideration. By use of
repetition, the quality of the execution of each skill improves.
Pupils hereby take great strides into the world of competent
sport participation as good ball skills are established and
improved on.
êFive
Year Olds:
In essence, this stage deals with the refinement of skills - the
quality of each movement is thus of the utmost importance. The
5’s program includes a wide range of specialized sport skills,
formalized sport drills and a large amount of partner work, which
lays the foundation for competent sport participation.
êSix
to Nine Year Olds:
The main goal for these ages is to develop a love of and interest in sport by: a) refining
skills in the sports taught in accordance with appropriate age
levels; b) enhancing interest in sport by teaching the rules of
the sports; c) skill instruction and skill application in a game
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