For the first time in history children are expected to live shorter, less healthy lives than you, their parents. Growing Young Movers provides valuable resources to support families in ensuring our children live a healthy, productive life. Learn what Physical Literacy is, as well as what you can do to increase the Physical Literacy level of your child.
A Physically Literate person is confident & able to move competently in a variety of settings. Through the development of fundamental movement skills, a young mover is self-motivated to actively engage in physical activity. Educators & coaches play a vital role in supporting this development. Resources within the site connect to Saskatchewan curriculum and/or the Canadian Sport for Life movement.
The community plays a vital role in supporting the development of Physical Literacy. Not only can the community assist in the development of fundamental skills for children and youth, the community offers a prime environment for children and youth to participate and express their Physical Literacy. Community leaders can learn ways to contribute to the development of Physical Literacy and provide opportunities for our children and youth.
I’ve been working with GYM for the last 3 months, but I only recently had the opportunity to experience the power of the program.
When I arrived at the mâmawêyatitân centre, the flurry of movement coming from the gymnasium pulled me in. Stepping inside, I was swiftly introduced to the group and made my way to the edge of the room to set up my camera and prepare to capture some photos of the activities.
The group was in the middle of talking about a new game, a conversation I...
Joseph Naytowhow loves being active, playing sports, and just moving in his body. But those are just some of the reasons he loves being part of Growing Young Movers.
Naytowhow first got involved in the program when he met co-founder Brian Lewis at the University of Regina. He now serves as the program’s Knowledge Keeper.
“It immediately caught my interest because it’s young people and it’s cooperative games,” says Naytowhow. “I thought, ‘This is so beautiful that this is happening in this...
