Sporty Totz

We all know how important our child’s development is, we all strive to offer our children the ideal environment in which they can grow and thrive. At Sporty Totz we provide the perfect setting where every child has the opportunity to harness their skills and develop their talents through a fun and holistic approach, that embraces all aspects of a child’s psychological and physical development.

Developed by experienced & qualified physical education teachers and based on a combination of the English National Curriculum and Australian Institute of Sports Development principles for sports development.  We are aware of the lack of opportunities to measure your childs physical and psychological development, to educate them on the physical and psychological benefits of exercise so that they can stay fit and healthy for the rest of their lives.

Research has also shown that children who are physically active from a young age are more likely to concentrate better in the classroom. The earlier you start and the more you understand the better informed you are for the future, so lifestyle choices you make are based on good & sound knowledge.

At Sporty Totz we offer

• A personal development profile pack, in which we record periodically your child’s progress through controlled, simple and fun tests that cover all aspects of physical fitness.
• Education on nutrition, training, exercise, human anatomy and physiology so your child really gets to understand how their body works and how to look after it.
• Fun team games, traditional potted sports and exercises that develop specific skills with advice on where your child has specific talents for future sports.
• Comparative tables so you get compare your childs scores against their peers.
• A chance for your child to interact with other children and understand the importance of working as a team and supporting each other.
• Regular news letters relating to developments in the sports industry, education & local events.
• Membership that includes an Individual Portfolio, T shirt; sports bottle, stickers and a sports ‘tote’ bag.
• Three levels of progression: Level 1 ( 3-4yrs pre school): Level 2 (4-5yrs foundation yr) Level 3 ( 5 – 7yrs)
• Trained and enthusiastic staff that offer support and advice
• Sports days and summer camps.
• Links with local sports clubs for progression.
• Sessions are progressive, structured and have clear outcomes, so you can monitor your childs progress and development.

Each 50 min session combines fun, excitement and challenge, covering all aspects of physical fitness, from agility, strength, co-ordination, endurance and balance.

All our programmes are delivered by trained & enthusiastic leaders who are supportive of your child’s needs and development.

Sporty Totz has grown out of the need to explore, consider and develop ideas that will introduce and encourage young children to adopt a healthy life in sport and physically activity. FUNdamentals represents the development of basic movement skills. Every child should have the opportunity to improve and increase the basic skills necessary to engage in physical activity, physical education and school sport. FUN is the key to this concept and is the theme throughout every session.

What we hope to achieve is long term athletic development built upon fun, safe and worthwhile experiences which will help develop a solid foundation for a lifetime of activity.

The basis of each session is to develop good physical activity habits early by focusing on fun, playful games, daily physical activity and basic movement skills, progressing onto more formalised and structured movement education. We provide the perfect platform for children to identify their strengths and select specific sports that utilise these.

In general terms up to the age of seven children are laying the foundations of a lifetime of movement. They are exploring and extending their capabilities in a wide range of fundamental movement skills. The generic movement skills associated with this stage are those concerned with:

• Locomotion (running, walking, leaping, jumping, skipping): AGILITY
• Manipulation (holding, throwing, kicking, catching, rolling): COORDINATION
• Balance (bending, stretching, twisting, turning, stopping): BALANCE

At this age the key is the diversity of experience over time, rather than the depth of it. Children need to experience as many skills as possible and at this stage motivation is rarely a problem only opportunity! We feel we can offer that opportunity to give your child the best possible start for a long and healthy life.

Our sessions follow the general research that underpins fun and enjoyable classes:

1. Feeling competent and successful
2. Being able to be part of the group and interacting with others.
3. Experiencing excitement and even a little anxiety.

Sporty Totz:  Level 1 (Pre school: 3-4yrs)

The aim of the session is to introduce your child to the key principles involved in the Physical Education National Curriculum. With the emphasis on fun and structured play. All children will be assessed and monitored to record their develops in all aspects of physical fitness and well being.

Sporty Totz: Level 2 (Foundation Year: 4 -5yrs)

Building on the 1^st year, children will be introduced to the benefits of exercise through an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, as well as competitive play and team games. All children will continue to be tested and monitored to demonstrate progresses in their development.

Sporty Totz: Level 3 (Key stage 1: 5 -7yrs)

Children will be introduced to more complex movements that demand controlled hand eye and foot co-ordination and dexterity, in preparation for more specific sports skills. They will continue to work in teams and enjoy competitive games and mini sports in a relaxed and fun environment.

Testing & Recording

Membership:

All Sporty Totz participants need to be members.  The membership last for 12 months and is renewed on an annual basis. The cost is £20pp.

Your membership pack includes:

Sporty Totz ‘Tote’ Bag
Sporty Totz T Shirt
Individual Portfolio – ring binder + information sheets + child fact & score sheets + certificate at the end of the year
Sporty Totz Drinks bottle
Personal Accident Insurance
Termly Sporty Totz Newsletter

Price per session:

Each session costs £4.50 for 50 minutes of structured and supervised play.  Sessions run on a termly basis and are paid in advance  per term.  Each week your child’s Individual Portfolio will be upadated, this records all tests and has information on what they have done, their progress, diet & health and is a continual record that carries forward into their future years at Sporty Totz.