♦ Registered Personal Trainer (Cert III and IV in Fitness)
Experience
♦ Owner & CEO at Fun Fitness 4 Littlies: Fun Fitness 4 Littlies is a holistic physical activity program for ages zero to twelve with a focus on the fundamental skills & all developmental areas.
♦ Sam started his early childhood career in 2010
♦ Sam currently runs over 30 kids sessions a week and works with over 300 kids each and every week
♦ Sam has been training kids full time since 2016 and has run over 10,000 kids sessions in his career!
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognise the importance of physical activity for the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of toddlers and preschoolers.
Plan and implement a variety of physical activities that are suitable for different developmental stages.
Ensure the safety and effective supervision of children during physical activities.
Engage and motivate children with diverse needs and personalities to participate in physical activities.
Involve parents in their child’s physical activity journey and provide them with resources to support active play at home.
Continuously evaluate and improve physical activity programs based on observation, feedback, and professional development.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of diverse and creative physical activities for preschoolers.
Identify and apply innovative strategies to engage children in physical activities.
Incorporate physical activities into various areas of learning, such as literacy, numeracy, and the arts.
Create inclusive physical activities that cater to different abilities and interests.
Evaluate and adapt activities to ensure they meet developmental and physical needs.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognise key physical milestones in early childhood development.
Assess children's physical abilities through observation and simple assessments.
Implement strategies and activities that promote physical growth and development in children.
Understand the importance of play and movement in supporting physical development.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the cognitive, physical, and social behaviors that signal a child is ready for kindergarten.
Create a balanced curriculum that incorporates both structured and unstructured play to challenge children’s physical, cognitive, and social skills.
Develop strategies to modify physical activities for various settings, including indoor, outdoor, and mixed-use spaces, while maintaining safety.
Understand boys’ specific physical development needs and use targeted physical activities to manage energy levels and reduce disruptive behavior.
Design activities that cater to children of varying readiness levels and energy preferences, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment.
Apply safety protocols, including equipment inspection, supervision, and risk assessment, to ensure a safe physical activity environment for all children.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Define clear objectives for a physical activity curriculum that aligns with the EYLF and government guidelines.
Develop a structured daily and weekly schedule that integrates a variety of physical activities tailored to different age groups.
Adapt physical activities to meet the developmental stages and abilities of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Link physical activities to specific EYLF Learning Outcomes to support holistic child development.
Engage families and the community in the physical activity curriculum to extend its impact beyond the classroom.
Implement effective methods for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the physical activity curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of all children.
Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills in Early Childhood
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of fundamental movement skills in early childhood development.
Identify the key components of fundamental movement skills.
Create and implement fun, engaging activities that promote the development of FMS.
Assess children's fundamental movement skills using appropriate tools and techniques.
Link the development of FMS to the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).