FMS, or Fundamental Movement Skills, are essential for children aged 2.5 to 8, acting as the basic ABCs of physical movement. Similar to learning to read before tackling complex books, FMS are fundamental building blocks that help children become physically confident and enjoy sports and activities. These skills include Locomotor Skills (running, jumping), Object Control Skills (throwing, catching), Balance Skills (static and dynamic balance), Manipulative Skills (hand-eye coordination), Spatial Awareness (personal space, obstacle navigation), and Agility through quick changes in movement.

For parents considering our school, it's crucial to understand that these skills are integral to a child's physical development. Proficiency in FMS, acquired through play, physical activities, and structured education, lays the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle as children grow and engage in various sports and physical activities. Our school focuses on delivering specialized programs to ensure your child develops these skills in a fun and supportive environment.

WHY FMS?

Physical Development: Fundamental movement skills are the building blocks of physical activity and sports. These skills include running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more. Mastering these skills early in life lays a strong foundation for overall physical development and coordination.  This is an important building block for allowing a child to grow and master any sport of his/her choice.

Motor Skills: Developing fundamental movement skills enhances fine and gross motor skills. These skills are crucial for everyday activities, sports, and even tasks that require hand-eye coordination, like writing or playing musical instruments.

Health and Fitness: A workshop focused on fundamental movement skills can ignite an interest in physical activity and exercise, promoting a healthy lifestyle from a young age. Children who learn these skills are more likely to engage in various forms of physical activity throughout their lives.

Confidence and Self-Esteem: As children acquire and improve their movement abilities, they often experience increased confidence and self-esteem. Mastering new skills and seeing progress can boost their sense of accomplishment and pride in their capabilities.

Social Interaction: Workshops provide a structured environment where children can interact with peers and coaches, fostering social skills like communication, cooperation, teamwork, and sharing. These interactions contribute to their emotional and social development.

Cognitive Development: Learning movement skills involves problem-solving, spatial awareness, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships. These cognitive aspects help children develop their brains and improve their learning abilities.

Long-Term Athletic Development: Developing fundamental movement skills at an early age increases the likelihood that children will participate in sports and physical activities throughout their lives. These skills provide a solid foundation for learning more complex sports-specific skills later on.

Prevention of Sedentary Lifestyle: In the modern digital age, sedentary lifestyles are a concern. Developing movement skills early on can counteract this trend by encouraging children to be active and engage in physical play.

Emphasis on Fun: Our lessons are designed to be fun and engaging. Children are more likely to participate enthusiastically when they enjoy the activities, setting a positive attitude towards physical activity.

Skill Diversity: Learning a variety of fundamental movement skills exposes children to different forms of physical activity. This can help them discover activities they enjoy and feel comfortable with, ultimately leading to a broader range of physical interests.

Motor Learning: Early exposure to movement skills enhances the brain's ability to learn and adapt to different physical tasks. This skill transfer can positively impact their ability to learn other skills in the future.

Coordination and Balance: Mastering fundamental movement skills helps improve coordination and balance, which are essential for everyday tasks as well as more advanced physical activities.