Introduction to the FUNdamentals of Movement

Improve long term athlete development (LTAD) and teach children fundamental physical skills with this great resource

This workbook is a detailed introduction to the FUNdamentals concept. Developed by experts at sports coach UK it covers the first three stages of Long-term Athlete Development and focuses on the importance of play, fun and enjoyment in sport.

The work also:

• maps the fundamentals of movement across the bigger picture such as the National Curriculum and how different agencies work together
• provides practical ideas and advice on the application of the three core principles (agility, balance and co-ordination) in kids exercise
• explains how to coach FUNdamentals and how to plan a programme for coaching young athletes that incorporates the key concepts
• The underlying theme throughout this resource is for young people and adults to take part in sport and physical activity; they need to learn the FUNdamentals of Movement at an early age.

FUNdamentals is about FUN and PROGRESS - taking young people from playground to podium!

Foreword

Introduction

Section One: The Background to the FUNdamentals of Movement

Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD)

• The Key Principles of the LTAD Model
• The Stages of the LTAD Model

The Background to FUNdamentals

• Understanding Child Development

1. The Process of Physical Development
2. The Process of Psychological and Social Development

• Meeting the Needs of Children at the FUNdamentals Stage
• Child Development and Task Progression

Coaching Skills for the Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learning to Play and Practice Stages of LTAD

• Stage 1: Active Start
• Stage 2: FUNdamentals
• Stage 3: Learning to Play and Practice

How FUNdamentals Fits into the Bigger Picture

1. The Youth Sport Trust
2. The National Curriculum
3. Governing Bodies of Sport and Sports Clubs
4. FUNdamentals Inclusion
5. FUNdamentals and Parents
   Summary of Section 1

Section Two: The Practical Application of the FUNdamentals of Movement

FUNdamentals

• The Fundamentals of Movement - Agility, Balance and Coordination
• The Principles of FUNdamentals of Movement
  Principles of Balance
  Principles of Coordination
  Principles of Agility

Coaching the FUNdamentals of Movement

• Balance
  Coaching Static and Dynamic Balance
• Coordination
  Efficiency
  Strategy
  Coaching Points
• Agility
• Examples of Different Games to Develop Balance, Coordination and Agility

Planning a FUNdamentals of Movement Programme

• Ideas for Games
• Assessing and Recording the Progress of Children
• Record Sheet: Balance
• Record Sheet: Coordination
• Record Sheet: Agility

Conclusion - Why Coaches Should Help Children Develop FUNdamentals

Glossary of Terms

Games Description Glossary

Bibliography

Workshops