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Active Movement
Active Movement/Koringa Hihiko is engaging in quality physical movement experiences, which enhance the spiritual, emotional, cognitive and physiological growth of children.
The Early Childhood Physical Activity Reference Group developed the term in recognition of the impact of positive and appropriate early movement experiences on the way infants, toddlers and young children learn, grow and participate in physical activity.
Opportunities for Active Movement from birth for all children are essential for brain development. Active Movement will strengthen the connections within the brain and the body. The development of these connections is vital for memory, sensory development, communication between the two sides of the brain, processing of information, particiation in the arts and the later formal learning of reading, writing and mathematics.
Contact: Pauline Butt, Active Movement Adviser
DDI: 09 966 3117; mobile: 027 282 7029; email: pauline.butt@sportwaitakere.co.nz
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SPARC’s Active Schools initiative is a response to the falling physical activity levels among New Zealand primary school children. This initiative aims to increase awareness, skills and education regarding quality physical activity and physical education within school communities. It will enhance student physical activity and overall wellbeing. This will be achieved through a partnership approach between the Ministry of Education and school community development. Active Schools aims to improve physical activity opportunities and experiences in our primary schools by:
- providing schools with a quality teaching resource outlining co-curricula and cross-curricula physical activity opportunities for kids throughout the school day;
- working with teachers to help them get the most from the Active Schools teaching resource; and
- supporting collaborative school and community wide physical activity planning.
Active Schools is about building confidence and competence in our children so that they choose and enjoy participating in sport and recreation for life. Furthermore, it’s about giving children the essential life and basic physical skills and opportunities (early on) to realise their potential.
Contact: Hollie Evans, Active Schools Facilitator
DDI: 09 966 3111; mobile: 027 687 7486; email: hollie.evans@sportwaitakere.co.nz
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SportFit
SportFit is the brand name for the SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) programme which encourages 13-18 year olds to be physically active throughout there lives. The SportFit programme assists secondary schools to fund a Sport and Recreation Co ordinator to provide a wide variety of sport and recreation opportunities for young people to be involved in. Sport Waitakere supports the SportFit programme and secondary school sport personnel through facilitating training opportunities for Sports Co ordinators, Coaches, Officials, Volunteers and Students which aim to enhance the quality of the schools sports programme.
Contact: Gabrielle Gofton, Active Schools Facilitator
DDI: 09 966 3113; mobile: 027 683 7175; email: gabrielle.gofton@sportwaitakere.co.nz
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