Gymnastics BC, Kids Can Move Program

Kids
™
CanMove
• Is based on 7 movement patterns, used
to develop “physical literacy” in
accordance with the Canadian Sport for
Life (CS4L) Active Start and
FUNdamental stages.
• Target audience – all Elementary school
children ages 5 - 12 (Grades K – 7)
Kids CanMove™
Background
Since 2005, Gymnastics BC’s KCM program has:
• Motivated more than 160,000 BC children and
youth
• Empowered and trained close to 2,900
instructors (including teachers)
• Delivered to over 1,100 schools in various
communities across BC
Kids
™
CanMove
KCM Philosophy
1. Process driven not outcome driven
2. Concept based
3. Is designed to be:
“PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING
NOT
SKILL DEMANDING”
GYMNASTICS = Physical Literacy
Kids CanMove™
The KCM program is
adaptable and flexible for a
variety of spaces with as
much or as little equipment
that is available for use.
Kids
™
CanMove
The Kids CanMove program includes:
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KCM lesson plans
Task card activities
Games and activities to develop physical
literacy
Teaching methodologies for instructors
Instructor Training course
Kids CanMove™
SUCCESSES
• Continually increasing participating schools,
both new and returning, from year to year.
• The KCM program aligns with the PE curriculum
IRP’s.
• KCM opens communication and becomes a
connection and link between schools, local gym
clubs, community recreation, etc.
• Increased interest in Afterschool programs to
use the KCM program.
Kids CanMove™
CHALLENGES
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School funds for programming = limitations for resources
as well as program options.
• The word “gymnastics” – teachers relate to the sport and
not the activity = fear. Overcoming this fear with KCM
program awareness.
• Gymnastics Clubs have difficulty recognizing and
leveraging the link between KCM and schools to increase
their community visibility.
• KCM Instructor retention and availability due to
inconsistency of work hours.
• Delivery into all school districts – lack of resources.
• Complete stats returned to GBC.
Kids CanMove™
BEST PRACTICES/LEARNINGS
• Begin KCM program marketing to schools in Spring for
follow-up in the Fall.
– Schools set the majority of their programming schedules and allocate
funds in the Spring/Late Summer for the following school year.
• Lobby for “internal advocates”. Easier to continue to
“promote” from within (i.e. School Boards, Athletic
Directors, Principals, etc).
– Deliver KCM program to graduating student teachers (VIU, UBC,
Douglas College).
• PSO’s to promote school programs together.
• Patience is key. Takes time to see progress.
Our Goals
• For the Kids CanMove program to be a
fundamental piece of club,
community/recreation, and school
based programs.
• To provide resources and training for
effective and safe implementation of the
KCM program.
Contact US!!
For more information on the Kids CanMove™
program:
Darren Stolz – KCM Program Manager
604.333.3494
[email protected]
Penny Erickson – KCM Program Regional Manager
250.578.8122
[email protected]