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.
Growing Young Movers, in partnership with the City of Regina, is excited to announce it has been selected by Canadian Tire Jumpstart to receive a grant from their Sport Relief Fund. This fund helps community organizations like GYM to continue providing access to sport, recreation and play for Canadian kids. Specifically, funding allows GYM to continue offering after-school wellness programming at the mâmawêyatitân centre. This in turn provides positive...
On behalf of our GYM board of directors, I am excited to announce that beginning September 2021, GYM after-school programming will expand to 2 new locations in Regina. The Core Ritchie Community Centre and the Glencairn Community Centre will each be home to our unique after-school programming 5 days a week for the duration of the school year. This expansion is part of GYM's evolving partnership with the City of Regina as we work together to support the young leaders in our great city.
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