Being active every day is vitally important to the overall well-being of children and the early years are pivotal in establishing positive health and fitness patterns. Participation in the Sporty Kids Australia program has many developmental benefits.
Physical benefits:
Building strong bones and muscles
Developing balance and coordination
Increasing strength and endurance
Improving posture and flexibility
Emotional, Social and Cognitive benefits:
Boosting independence, confidence and self-esteem
Improving listening skills and learning to follow instructions
Improved concentration levels
Learning team work, turn taking and sharing
Creating better body awareness
Forming a calm, happy, relaxed disposition
Children who participate in Sporty Kids Australia programs will be best positioned to develop a lifelong passion for physical activity, best prepared to participate in a wide variety of sports and best supported to meet important school readiness milestones.