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 Youth Development is excited to announce that GYM after-school programming will begin at the Glencairn Neighbourhood Centre starting Monday, January 10th, 2022. After an extensive renovation to the centre which includes new lighting and flooring in gymnasium, the City of Regina in partnership with Growing Young Movers is excited to invite families to register for this after-school wellness programming.
Youth in grades 2 through 8 have an opportunity to participate in...
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...
