Activate Your Students with Physical Literacy
Our physical literacy solutions for schools empower children in
the early
years of development to
build their fundamental movement skills, so they have the tools to play and be more active.
What Is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy is the development of fundamental movement skills needed for daily activities, physical activity, sport and movement. Physical literacy is essential for a child’s optimal growth and development. It sets the path for a life-long relationship with physical activity, learning new skills, and pursuing physical and mental health.
Although physical literacy can be developed at any stage in life, it is best to start early because intensive brain development forming critical neural connections occurs in the early developmental years.
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activity for life.
Empower your students to be more active!
Physical Literacy Solutions Designed to Activate Your School Community
After-School Program
An engaging after-school program that helps children develop their fundamental movement skills through fun games and dynamic activities.
Little Champions
A series of interACTIVE stories and adventures that introduce movement skills to children as part of their journey of engaging in a lifetime of physical activity.
Resources for PE Teachers
A collection of easy-to-use resources to bring physical literacy into the Physical Education curriculum in a structured and measurable way.
RECESS Champions
A new leadership program designed to empower students in grades 4, 5 and 6 to organize and facilitate dynamic physical activities during recess.
What makes us different?
Our Approach
We bring meaningful movement experiences to children ages 4-12 by supporting school leaders, physical education teachers, educators, and after-school care providers to integrate physical literacy into their schools & classrooms.
1. A Targeted Approach
The most critical age to make a difference is between the ages of 4-8, as their activity level declines significantly once they begin school. Surrounded by peers, they also begin to form their attitudes toward physical activity and their own ability.
2. Aim to Empower
We help children improve their movement competence, knowledge and confidence so they feel empowered to unlock their abilities and begin the journey to becoming active for life.
3. Accessible and Inclusive
Our programs and resources provide children of all abilities with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality, accessible physical activities in a safe and positive environment.
4. Fun and Engaging
We help children develop their physical literacy through fun games and dynamic activities. Our curriculum engages every child to help build the confidence and competence to succeed in recreation, sport and life.
5. Measurable Results
All Champions for Life programs and resources are structured, evidence-based, progressive, and customized. We make it easy to bring physical literacy to life and make a lasting impact in children’s lives.
Become a Champions for Life School and Promote the Power of Movement!
Please complete this form to request Champions for Life programs for the upcoming school year.
*Our programs are made possible thanks to our generous donors, partners and sponsors. We will share with them the total number of students our program and resources reach.
Become a Champions for Life School
175
Passionate Animators
675
School Communities
101,008
Student Participants
750
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Our mission is to empower children ages 4 to 12 to develop their physical literacy.