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Middle Childhood (6-8)
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Variety of activities, frequent rest periods, skill learning through play, focus on fundamental gross motor skills, modification of rules and equipment, no warm-up, progressive activities, full participation.
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Enjoyment, group work, individual work, rotation of roles, cooperative work, attention from teacher/coach, leadership opportunities.
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Considers ideas and emotions of others, attention span, cautious or adventurous, decision making opportunities, simple instructions, opportunities for creativity and exploration.
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Positive, caring environment, praise and encouragement, all experience success. (Including parent support of these needs).
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All individuals are different and respond in totally different ways to different situations at different times. Successful coaches tend to be those who read the signals (empathy) and adapt their approach to best meet both the collective and individual needs of the athletes they coach.
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Late Childhood (9-12)
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Social |
Cognitive |
Emotional |
Variety of activities, more complex motor skills, strength, balance and coordination, small warm-up, progressive activities, catering to different growth rates, TGfU.
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Enjoyment, individual work, rotation of roles, cooperative work, independent responsibility, problem solving activities, leadership opportunities, fair play, shared expectations, team culture.
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Leadership skills, differing reasoning skills, use of analogies in explanation, decision-making and problem solving opportunities, individual identify, social comparison.
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Positive, caring environment, praise and encouragement, all experience success (including parent support of these needs), use of role models, success in meeting challenges, feeling of self-worth, mood swings.
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All individuals are different and respond in totally different ways to different situations at different times. Successful coaches tend to be those who read the signals (empathy) and adapt their approach to best meet both the collective and individual needs of the athletes they coach.
Primary School Sport - for news and resources
Primary School Events - for an events Calendar
Available Resources
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