Building Junior Leaders in Physical Literacy
The Champions for Life Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children, families, schools and communities become more active by enabling them to develop their physical literacy. We deliver fun and active physical literacy programs to schools, serving Kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 students. These efforts help young students acquire the necessary fundamental movement skills to play and be active throughout their lives.
This year, in collaboration with the Lester B. Pearson School Board, Champions for Life launched a NEW pilot program to help develop Junior Leaders in our schools. Junior Leaders help lead the after school program by assisting with the Champion's Challenge stations, helping to demonstrate skills and helping to set up and put away equipment.
Physical literacy ambassadors
Being a part of the Junior Leaders group is a privilege at Champions for Life and is geared for students in grades 5-6. Junior Leaders are coached to become ambassadors of physical literacy with the program aimed towards learning fundamental movement skills, group management and leadership qualities.
What it means to be a Junior Leader:
- Be a positive role model.
- Be kind.
- Help others.
- Be responsible.
- Include everyone in games and activities.
Physical literacy workshop & training
On Monday, October 21st, 18 Junior Leaders and 5 Daycare Educators were selected to participate in a half-day Physical Literacy workshop at Lakeside Academy.
This fun and active event included the review of:
- The proper technique for performing fundamental movement skills so that the Junior Leaders can help the younger children;
- Skills and tips on leading small groups of Kindergarten to grade 2 students; and,
- Games and challenges that help develop physical literacy.
Positive feedback from students
