Competence Builds Confidence!
In Playball, each child’s developmental, cognitive, emotional and physical capabilities are taken into consideration. Because children are such visual learners, each program has creative imagery components making each lesson memorable, exciting and positive. Children love Playball because they are set up to succeed and feel good about themselves! Ask any child who does Playball, “What are our three favorite words?” 100% of the time, that child will yell, “I DID IT!”
Playball Objectives
Two-Year-Old Or "2 Can Do" Objectives
The “2 CAN DO” program creates a fun environment rich in learning experiences best suited to the 2-year-old. Learning to participate with confidence in a structured environment challenges the young child emotionally and socially. Physically, the 2-year-old begins to integrate and control muscles and movement patterns and the program takes advantage of this developmental moment by providing a wide range of suitable movement and muscle strengthening exercises. The program follows a holistic approach and not only focuses on physical development, but also on language and concept formation i.e., understanding shapes, colors, direction and space.
Three-Year-Old Or "Watch Me At Three" Objectives
The “WATCH ME @ THREE” program creates an encouraging small group environment which teaches the young child that it’s safe to participate. The environment is non-intimidating, caring and friendly. A healthy balance is maintained between fun and learning as the 3-year-old is introduced to basic movement/development skills, which lay the foundation for sport competence. As this is often one of the earliest encounters with a formal environment, coaching is also directed at improving concentration and listening skills.
Four-Year-Old or "Dinkies" Objectives
The “DINKIES” PROGRAM focuses on mastering a variety of sport and movement skills. The balance between participation and the quality of each skill is given full consideration. By the use of repetition, the quality in execution of each skill improves. “DINKIES” take great strides into the world of competent sport participation as both good ball skills as well as movement competence are established and improved upon.
Five-Year-Old Or "Preps" Objectives
The “PREPS” program deals with the refinement of skills – the quality of each movement is of the utmost importance. “PREPS” includes a wide range of specialized sports skills, formalized sports drills and partner work, which lays the foundation for competent team sport participation.
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