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This book has been created 3 An Introduction to to educate, inspire and Physical Literacy facilitate physical literacy development in Medicine Hat and surrounding area. 4 Adventure Play
It is designed for those 6 Low/No Cost Ways to Engage in Physical who seek to book physical Literacy Development activity sessions for their groups/schools/teams, or gain information on what 10 List of Local Organizations physical literacy is. that Engage in Physical Activity for Youth We hope the P.L.A.Y. Book allows for more accessible 23 Be Fit for Life Local information and resources Partners that engage in physical literacy development for 24 Additional Information youth of any ability. Physical literacy is a necessary component of healthy childhood development, and allows people to be active for life! An Introduction to PHYSICAL LITERACY:
The latest definition of physical literacy states that it is “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.” -The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014.
Literacy on its own is most often related to education; composed of knowledge, understanding, thinking, communication and application. Within the last decade, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) redefined literacy to include more than simply reading and writing. It is about how we communicate, and includes social practices such as relationships, as well as knowledge, language and culture. It is no surprise that soon after, the concept of physical literacy was introduced as an integral part of being literate. In 2013, the importance of this concept was described in a particularly novel way by its leading researcher and developer, Margaret Whitehead:
Physical literacy Physical literacy is intimately linked with physical affords us an essential avenue education and a lifetime engagement in physical of interaction without which activity. It has been detailed as: we could not fully realize our human potential.
3 Adventure Play where exploration and creativity rule!
In recent times, adventure play has re-emerged This is a unique type of play in the sense that it as a crucial type of play to have in healthy child highlights creativity, engineering and imagination. development. This type of play places a focus on It allows children to take risks in an environment imagination, creativity and risk taking, thereby that can be monitored. Some supervision allowing children to develop a wide range of is required to ensure safety, yet the children skills and abilities that may not be as accessible ultimately control the play space and the through traditional play. adventure they will embark on!
Adventure play can be described as the The goal and components of adventure play intersection of risk, nature and loose parts are summed up well by Nicolson in 1971: in an unstructured play environment. With “In any environment, both the degree of adventure play, children are able to explore inventiveness and creativity, and the possibilities boundaries, learn risk management, be physically of discovery are directly proportional to the active and develop cognitive and social skills. number and kind of variables in it.”
Mitigating Unnecessary Risk Although adventure play gives kids the opportunity to take risks, it does not sacrifce safety! Taking a risk does not equal danger!!
How to ensure fun and safe adventure play:
• Before a child climbs a tree, check around the base of it to ensure there are no sharp branches or other potentially dangerous objects. Check for sturdy vs loose branches as well.
• Before a child explores a pond, check the water depth!
4 Facilitating Adventure Play: In order to engage in adventure play, try inviting your children to take a calculated risk, rather than just saying “Be careful!” Foster awareness and problem solving abilities with the following cues: “Notice how… These rocks are slippery, the cliff is high” “Can you hear… The rushing water, the wind in the trees?” “What is your plan… When you climb that tree, cross that stream?” “How will you… Get down from there, get across that log?”
Loose Parts Play: Loose parts are a great and easy way to engage Some examples of synthetic loose parts can in adventure play! Often considered “junk include: PVC pipes, tires, paint, rocks, rope, tires, reimagined”, they allow a child’s imagination to boards, old appliances and boxes - virtually run wild. For instance, an old tub could become anything you can think of! a ship, some car tires may become mission impossible, old cardboard and wood boards *When sourcing loose parts from nature, please may now be a fort. be mindful of the environment! Using fallen or dead materials is always recommended over Loose parts have no set direction or instruction disrupting the natural environment. and can be made from natural or synthetic materials. This allows children to use their imag- ination and create new games, sculptures, forts and more with a vast array of objects available!
Some Helpful Guidelines When Engaging In Adventure Play: • Get messy! Use shaving cream, foam, corn flour and water, slime, etc. to fll pools, bathtubs, buckets and more. • Get creative! Create a climbing wall, an obstacle course or a fort, or organize a treasure hunt. • Get building! Use hay bales, tires, boxes, old parts and more to build forts, dens, sculptures, etc. • Use the elements! Use fre, water, earth, and wind to enhance play. Have a water fght, build a mud pit, create a wind tunnel, and more! (Supervision is required).
A Sample Adventure Play Game: Moving in all directions, from the Be Fit for Life resource “Orange Marks the Spot: An introduction to Orienteering”. Purpose: Move and change directions quickly, while applying the cardinal directions. Equipment: Cones, hurdles, natural landmarks (optional)
• Choose four landmarks in the play environment • An obstacle can be used in the middle for where the game is taking place to represent participants to jump over or climb under. the cardinal directions (N,S,E,W). • Option: Divide participants in 2-4 groups and • Call a direction and locomotor skill for partici- have them move in opposing directions for an pants to move to. Call directions often to keep added challenge! everyone moving and engaged. • Change the locomotor movement throughout the game (ie: jumping, hopping, skipping, bear crawl, crab walk). 5 LOW/NO COST ACTIVITY IDEAS Try these fun, simple activities that engage in the development of physical literacy at virtually no cost!
MINDFULLNESS
Physical literacy affects so many different domains in our lives, one of those being our mental wellbeing. A positive physical and social environment when engaging in physical literacy development can largely contribute to improved mental health. For these reasons and many more, hundreds of fun yet effective activities have been designed to calm, balance and prepare students to better engage in physical activity.
BALLOON BELLY, an “Anchored Breathing” exercise from the “Zen Me” Be Fit for Life Resource. • Imagine inflating and deflating a balloon in your belly. • Breathe in and feel the balloon inflate. • Breathe out and feel the balloon deflate. • Feel the belly rise and fall with each breath.
INVISIBLE PALMS, an “Energy Play” exercise, also from the “Zen Me” Be Fit for Life Resource. • Get into a restful position with your palms facing up. • Imagine you have little pools of energy resting in your palms. • Feel the sparkling of the energy fill your palms. • As the energy expands, notice how your hands feel like they are dissolving. Almost like they are becoming invisible. • How far can you focus the energy? Does the tingling move up your arms? Does the dissolving reach your shoulders or beyond?
There is a very large library of resources available that promote mindfulness in physical literacy. Feel free to use these sample activities given, any other ones you may encounter, or create your own! Mindful moments are easy to create, yet crucial to the success of so many aspects in our lives. Please visit movingandchoosing.com to browse all mindfulness resources available to be borrowed at no cost!
6 NATURE AND INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
Physical activity and physical literacy development are often closely linked with the environment where it takes place. Our natural environment has so many resources that can be used to enhance physical literacy development, and it is important to be thankful for such resources, and let it be known their importance and value. Furthermore, physical activity provides a space for growth and education regarding Indigenous culture. Indigenous people have unique, traditional games they are willing to share with the community in order to promote a more diverse development of physical literacy. These fun activities are rich with important social and spiritual values to be taught, as well as crucial physical skills and abilities. Our community is eager to learn about and gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture through physical literacy! The following example, inspired by the Blackfoot Nations, is designed to engage in the development of physical literacy, while providing an education on traditional Indigenous values, culture, and play!
RING THE STICK, a traditional game from the “Move and Play Through Traditional Games” resource.
This game was created by the Blackfoot Confederacy, traditionally played to practice hand-eye coordination, as well as help resolve conflicts (ie: when there is a tie in a game).
Equipment needed: · One willow stick for the handle · Small flexible willow branches for the hoop · A 45cm string (sinew) to secure the branches of the loop to connect the loop to the stick · Small activity area
*In traditional culture, gratitude for gifts of the land is an important lesson that begins with proper protocol being followed when harvesting natural materials. How it’s played: · Start with the ring on the floor and the stick in hand, connected by a long string. · Flick the stick with your wrist to make the ring fly up into the air; then attempt to put the end of the stick through the ring. · One point is given for each ring with the stick.
*An activity such as this focuses on the object manipulation fundamental movement skill, which is a crucial skill in other activities, such as football, volleyball, or badminton. Use this resource in virtually any setting to incorporate Indigenous culture in a fun, educational and active way! Find more (Indigenous games) in the “Move and Play through Traditional Games” Be Fit for Life resource (befitforlife.ca), or visit the International Traditional Games Society (www.traditionalnativegames.org).
7 PHYSICAL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AT ANY AGE
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are a crucial part of physical literacy development. They are the needed exercises and movements that develop confidence and physical competence in order to take part in many different sports and activities as children get older. When children are young, it is vital these FMS are explored and mastered. In order for this to be accomplished, engaging youth in games and activities that are fun and playful is essential. By incorporating skills into a playful environment, children are motivated to continuously develop skills that will allow them to be active for their entire lives!
The following sample activities outline fun games for different ages that accurately work on developing fundamental movement skills.
BUILDERS AND BULLDOZERS, a “FUNdamental” activity for ages 6-9, from the “Move and Play Through Physical Literacy” resource. How it’s played: · Randomly set up pylons through the playing area (some facing up and some facing down). Explain to the participants that there will be two groups moving around the activity space during this activity. · Group 1, the bulldozers, will wear pinnies and their job is to go around tipping over as many buildings (pylons) as they can. · Meanwhile, the builders (group 2) will go around trying to rebuild as many cones as possible by standing them up. · All participants will have to travel from cone to cone using a predetermined locomotor movement such as walk, run, hop, skip, jump, shuffle, etc.
*This activity explores the locomotor and object manipulation FMS. There are many variations in order for this game to stay fun and engaging for everyone, such as changing what body part the builders and bulldozer must rebuild/knock down the cones (ie: elbows, knees, toes, etc).
Think of fun ways to change the theme of this game, such as “seeders and harvesters” for a farm theme!
CIRCLE IN - CIRCLE OUT, a “Learning to Train” activity for ages 9-12, from the “Move and Play Through Physical Literacy” resource. How it’s played: · In groups of 8-14, have participants form 2 circles (inner and outer) of equal number. · If available, have the inner-circle participants stand on a marked circle. · Each participant in the inner circle starts with a ball, facing an outer-circle participant. · Those in the inner circle underhand throw the ball to the participant directly opposite to them in the outer circle. · The inner circle participants side shuffles immediately to the right to receive a throw from the next person in the outer circle. The leader may choose to maintain the same throw or alternate throws between the circles. · Participants continue throwing to each other while the inner participants continue moving around the circle.
*This activity explores stabilizing, locomotor and object manipulation FMS. This game is suitable for older children as it incorporates different and more challenging aspects of the movements. This activity can be modifed to adapt to the group’s skill level by altering the way the ball is passed or adjusting the distance between the two circles.
8 Further explanations on these sample activities and information on game organization and fundamental movement skills can be found in the “Move and Play Through Physical Literacy” resource. This resource has hundreds of games that focus on fundamental movement skill development, yet there are also many more resources online or in books, or you can create your own as well!
Physical Literacy can be developed through a wide range of activities and games, and is a fundamental part of an individual’s development of literacy. The following suggestions may act as a guideline when designing games and activities for youth that engage in physical activity in order to enhance their personal development of physical literacy while maximizing enjoyment for everyone.
ACTIVITIES ARE FUN! One of the biggest reasons youth are motivated to be active and try new things is because they recognize it as an enjoyable process. If activities are disengaging, children will most likely not be willing to pursue them. No matter the exercise, keep it fun in order to achieve a more positive experience.
ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUSIVE. In order for youth to all have an equal opportunity to develop physical literacy, activities and games played should be inclusive. This way, not only are students able to enhance their team-work skills, they are also given a fair chance in the game. In physical literacy development, playing the game is more important than winning it. Youth require equal playing opportunity to work on their skills, rather than spending time “sitting out”. If children feel as though they have the ability to improve, they will most likely return to play again, which is a much better alternative to sitting out… and staying out.
ACTIVITIES ARE ADAPTABLE. An integral part of activities that engage in physical literacy development is the ability to adapt to different skill levels or abilities. With this, children are able to participate in an activity at their level of ability, without feeling as though they are lacking in skills or “not good enough”. Physical literacy is a crucial part in any child’s development, regardless of their cognitive or physical ability.
9 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This list is not exhaustive and has been created based on organization submissions. Should this document be recreated and you know of an organization that would like to be included, please email beftforlife.mhc.ab.ca. To stay up to date on projects such as the P.L.A.Y. Book, please consider joining P.L.A.Y. Medicine Hat! Email: [email protected] for more information.
AAA Fencing Club
Contact information: [email protected] AAA Fencing Club Facebook Page
Description of resources offered: Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Beginner fencing classes for youth aged 10 and up. Private group sessions for 10-12 children. · Prices vary based on group size. · Contact us for available dates and any additional information.
The three integral parts in the physical Alberta Orienteering Association literacy development cycle. (Retrieved from Canada Sport for Life, http://sportforlife.ca/ physical-literacy/)
Contact information: [email protected] LEGEND Website: www.orienteeringalberta.ca/programs
Description of resources offered: Outdoor Space Rental Outdoor Adventure - Orange Marks the Spot Our program, which varies from 1-6 sessions of 1.5 h each allows kids to develop competence, confdence and motivation to be Indoor Space Rental active outside for life. We play games to have fun and improve agility, balance and coordination while developing skills in running off trail. We teach map reading and navigation as a way of introduc- Equipment Rental ing kids to orienteering. The program can be adapted as needed. It can be a simple one-time introduction to navigation session, up to a residency program. Outdoor space is required in a schoolyard Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth or community park. “What is important is that children have an opportunity to bond Bookable Self Directed with the natural world, to learn to love it before being asked to Activities heal its wounds.” -Jon Young-
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10 Alberta Orienteering Association continued... Bookable Self-directed Activities: A fun way to introduce outdoor adventure & orienteering skills to participants aged 5-12 years! There are 6 lesson plans that are designed for use in a variety of settings, including school, recreation, sport and community programs. Each lesson is designed to be approximately 1-1.5 hour in length and has 3 stations: physical literacy games, fun agility Physical literacy is often and speed station, as well as navigation and map reading. This explained as a three part resource is online, and we provide online support and cycle composed of implementation. MOTIVATION, Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: If travel costs are PHYSICAL COMPETENCE covered, we are able to travel to lead the orienteering session to AND CONFIDENCE, youth groups. We can also lead a program orientation to groups, and is designed to such as a teacher’s convention. continue throughout our entire lives!!
MOTIVATION AND CONFIDENCE: The enthusiasm for, the enjoyment of, willingness to and self assurance in Awaken Personal Enlightenment adopting physical activity as an integral part of life!
COMPETENCE: Ability for children to Contact information: [email protected] move effciently, effectively, safely, and be able to understand what they are 403-504-7736 doing. It is also the capacity to experience a variety of movement Website: www.awakenpersonalenlightenment.com intensities and durations.
Description of resources offered: Giggle Play-shop LEGEND Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Did you know laughter is a great tool for building team work, breaking down barriers and Outdoor Space Rental learning how to let go and release stress? Laughter yoga incorporates laughing and an ancient yogic breathing technique called the pranayama breathe. The health benefits are Indoor Space Rental many and no special equipment or clothing is required. · Private laughter yoga sessions are 40-60 minutes and prices start at $80.00 Equipment Rental · Prices may vary based on group size. · Will travel to you! (travel is extra outside of Medicine Hat) Group Physical Activity Indoor Space Rental: Also have the ability to rent a space that can Sessions for Youth accommodate 20 individuals.
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11 Badlands CrossFit
Contact Information: Patsy Stehr, 403-548-5916 Tom Wilde, 403-979-1789, [email protected] Website: http://badlandsunderground.blogspot.com Physical literacy makes Description of resources offered: play more fun for kids! Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Working with fundamental physical skills to educate youth for the trials of life Children who are engaged in and sport. 1 hour long sessions lead by trainer... games, activities physical literacy development etc. Learning how to move and understanding movement. Please are more confdent and have more fun playing because they contact for pricing and availability. know the basic movement skills like running, jumping and throwing! City of Medicine Hat -from the National Post
Contact Information: Terra Petryshyn, Recreation Program Coordinator, 403-525-8680, [email protected] Susan McDonald, Recreation Facility Coordinator, 403-502-8745, [email protected] Website: www.medicinehat.ca/parksandrec
Description of resources offered: Indoor/Outdoor Space Rental: Find that perfect space for your activity, meeting, party, or sport. From outdoor felds, parks, ball diamonds and courts, to indoor gymnasiums, feld houses and LEGEND social rooms, we can help you fnd any space in the parks and recreation realm. Outdoor Space Rental FLC Gymnasium, Joint Use School Gymnasiums, Ice Rentals, Field Houses, Indoor Tennis/Pickleball, Social Rooms, Birthday Party Rooms, Meeting Rooms and more. Ball Diamonds, Soccer Pitches, Tennis Courts, Parks, Outdoor Indoor Space Rental Social venues, Park, Band Shelters, Park Kitchens, and more. Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Nerf Wars! Head into combat with your friends, family or coworkers at the Family Equipment Rental Leisure Centre as the Field House is transformed into an obstacle flled battleground for friendly fre. We supply the Nerf blasters and ammo (while supplies last), or bring your own blaster (please Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth do not bring your own darts as they may not be returned). Take one of our most popular programs and make it all your own! Depending on the age and number of participants, our program Bookable Self Directed Activities leader will lead you to battle with their arsenal of combat-ready games. Includes: One hour in the feld house (complete with obstacles), Program Attendant, Nerf blasters and ammo supplied. The cost is $135.00 plus tax per hour (the party room is extra). Other/Miscellaneous Bookable Self Directed Activities: TOT TIME. Bookable parties available for ages 0-6. Burn some energy in the gym with our toys and gross motor equipment! Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Please contact for pricing and availability.
12 Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Contact information: 403-893-3833 Website: www.cypresshills.com
Located 67 kilometres south east of Medicine Hat, Cypress Hills Provincial Park is your outdoor oasis in the Prairies.
Description of resources offered: Cypress Hills offers a wide range of activities, spaces, equipment and more available for groups in order to engage youth in physical activity. For a complete list of prices, availability and additional information on equipment rental, please visit: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/activi- ties-events/recreational-activities/summer-recreation/, or http://www.cypresshills.com/alberta/events-alberta for group physical activity sessions and activities for youth.
First Step School of Sport
Contact information: Dragana Vukovic, 403-928-5020, [email protected] Website: www.frststepschoolofsport.ca
Description of resources offered:
First Step Basketball
Fundamental basketball skills for beginners or players with pre- Examples of land based fundamental vious experience. Coached by a former Rattler, Dragon Vukovic. movement skills. Groups or individuals are welcome to sign up for private sessions. Image retrieved from the physical literacy section of the Okanagan College Library, https://libguides.okanagan.bc.ca/physical- Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: You are able to book literacy/fms single to multiple sessions, 1-2 hours in length. Prices would depend on the size of the group, but are normally around $100 per hour. Groups should not be larger than 20 people.
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13 Gas City Crossfit
Contact information: Britteny Dick, gascitycrossfi[email protected] Website: www.gascitycrossfit.com
Description of resources offered: Physical literacy can be Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Bookable private developed through structured classes available for youth aged 5 and up! and unstructured play! · All movements and workouts can be modified as necessary to Structured play means having allow everyone to perform them correctly and safely. adult-led, set programming, whereas unstructured allows · Private training for sports teams. the children to lead the play · Available to demonstrate and lead sessions on the basics of space and explore their own creativity. cross-fit at various venues/ schools/locations, etc. -from the National post · Crossfit active sessions available to be booked as field trips for students/groups as well!
Grasslands Naturalists
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program Contact information: [email protected], 403-529-6225 Website: www.natureline.info
Description of resources offered: The interpretive Program, based in Police Point Park in Medicine Hat, provides year round activities LEGEND for groups of all ages, as well as the general public. Some events are free, while specially booked guided programs have fees. Outdoor Space Rental Guided and self guided activities are available. Indoor Space Rental: An all purpose room is available for meetings up to approximately 50 people. Indoor Space Rental Equipment rental: Snowshoes, cross-county skis, and GPS units are available for use within the park or for longer periods. Fees are kept low to allow more frequent participation in healthy outdoor activity. Equipment Rental Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: The Interpretive Program offers a variety of activities. These range from modest nature hikes and StoryWalks® to geocaching challenges. Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth Additional Information: The Interpretive Program works with many community groups to develop and provide activities which Bookable Self Directed encourage connections with nature on our trails and in our parks Activities and environmental areas. We are always willing to talk about your ideas, and how we can work together. Other/Miscellaneous
14 Hidden Valley Ski Resort
Contact Information: 403-893-2163 Website: http://skihiddenvalley.net
Description of resources offered: Hidden Valley is located in the Cypress Hills Provincial Park near Elkwater, Alberta Canada. Our facility offers a unique opportunity to experience winter activities in a friendly and professional environment. We typically open from FUNdamental movement early December through to the end of March. We can guarantee skills (or FMS for short) are reasonable rates and lift lines. Winter time fun is what Hidden crucial in early childhood Valley is all about. We promote physical activity and enjoying the development of physical fresh outdoors. For more information on prices, availability, and literacy, and the start of additional questions you may have, please visit: being active for life! The http:// skihiddenvalley.net/lessons-and-rentals. three categories of FMS are STABILIZING, LOCOMOTOR AND OBJECT MANIPULATION! Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation - The Ability Project
Contact Information: Tara Chisholm, [email protected] 403-502-0674 Website: www.mhasr.com Description of resources offered: Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Youth groups have the choice of learning the sports of wheelchair basketball or sledge hockey led by LEGEND 2-time Paralympian, Derek Whitson! These activities are recommended for ages 9 years old and up. We can accommodate up to 24 students at one time. The program can be brought to a gymnasium or on ice! (Booking Outdoor Space Rental and cost of space is not the responsibility of MHASR.) Multiple sessions/ grade levels can be booked on the same day for reduced pricing. Rural bookings are also available. Please contact for pricing and any additional information. Indoor Space Rental
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15 Medicine Hat College Be Fit for Life Centre
Contact information: Amy Risk Richardson, befi[email protected], 403-504-3548
Website: www.mhc.ab.ca/BFFL Fundamental movement Description of resources offered: skills are more than just Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: The Be Fit for Life Centre offers running and jumping! In many private, bookable programs for various groups. Some of these fact, there are 5 terrains include: Yoga Flow, Body Blast Interval Training, Moving with the Food in Canada that children Guide, Team Building and TRX. We also have active sessions for groups featuring the Be Fit for Life Resources, such as “Move and Play Through should learn to move on. Physical Literacy”, “Zen me” or “Traditional Games”. These activities are These include land, water, lead by a trained Be Fit for Life staff member. ice, snow and air. $75.00 for a 30-45 minute session, discounts available for multiple bookings. Bookable Self Directed Activities: We also have an extensive list of Fundamental movement resources that can be rented/purchased, then taught by anyone in virtually any environment! These resources come with detailed skills and physical literacy instructions, tips to play and opportunity for variations within the game. development should be Some of these resources include “Animoves”, “Yoga Techniques for the fun and enjoyable! This Classroom”, “Learning to Fly”, and many more. These resources can way, children will be more be rented for free through the Moving and Choosing Lending Library (www.movingandchoosing.com/category/resources), or inclined to explore new purchased through the BFFL centre. activities and take part Additional Information: The complete list of resources that the Be Fit For in being active for life! Life Centre offers can be found on our website, under “Menu of Services”. We also offer adaptive physical activity & Paralympic PLAY programs in order to give all children an equal opportunity to have fun and develop physical literacy, regardless of ability.
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Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth With each challenge encountered, by trial and error, competence, confdence and FMS can be developed. Embarking on new adventures and ensuring they are Bookable Self Directed fun are key components in physical literacy Activities development at any stage of life.
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16 Medicine Hat College Sport and Recreation Division
Contact Information: Dean Studer or Kristina Segall at 403-529-3834 Website: www.rattlers.ca
Description of resources offered: Indoor Space Rental: Competition-sized gym that is available to The Canadian Sport for be booked! Can host upwards of 500 people with the bleachers Life Model is a guideline pulled out. Can be split into two courts going side to side with designed for everyone no bleachers pulled out. Has been lined for basketball, volleyball, to follow - not simply the futsal, and badminton. The cost is $50.00 for the first hour and elite athletes! It outlines $25.00 for the 2nd hour. In the future there is going to be potential the steps to take in order equipment rentals and more gym space with a new facility. to be active for life!
The Canadian Sport for Life Model. (Retrieved from Canada Sport for Life - Long Term Athlete Development site, http://sportforlife.ca/qualitysport/long-term- athlete-development/)
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17 Medicine Hat YMCA
Contact Information: 403-527-4426 (downtown location)
Description of resources offered: Indoor Space and Equipment Rental Pool Rental: full pool, half pool, “wibit” rental. Gym Rental: full gym, half gym, bouncer rental, equipment rental Physical literacy helps us offered at both Downtown and South Ridge locations. to be healthy: physically, Climbing Wall: Max 25 participants, multiple levels of difficulty, mentally, emotionally and climbing wall programming is offered. socially!
Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth Group Fitness Classes: directed by a certified fitness instructor and can be geared towards any fitness level.
Moving and Choosing
Contact Information: Medicine Hat and Area - Rae Wahl, 403-502-8245 or [email protected] LEGEND Brooks and Area - Jennifer Shepherd, [email protected] Outdoor Space Rental Website: www.movingandchoosing.com Description of resources offered:
Bookable Self Directed Activities: Moving and Choosing has a free Indoor Space Rental lending library in Medicine Hat and Brooks which includes resource kits that focus on 3 areas of wellness (Active living, healthy eating & positive mental health) that can be booked out to use with your group. Equipment Rental
Browse all resources on our website, Group Physical Activity www.movingandchooisng.com/category/resources. Sessions for Youth There are also many free, downloadable resources available as well.
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18 Platinum Star Power Skating
Contact information: Gay Dubeau, 403-548-0162 [email protected] Website: www.platinumstar.ca Like us on Facebook Description of resources offered: Turbo Tykes, Turbo Chargers, CAPSS, Annual Weekly Hockey School, Mini-Camp for Younger hockey players, Pre-Season Camp – both Hockey and Ringette and Private instruction. Physical literacy has the ability to reach the cognitive, physical, Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Power skating biome- psychological and social realms chanics and hockey skills for ALL LEVELS! Available to be booked of an individual’s life. for privates; individuals or groups year round. All sessions are instructed by certifed professionals. Activity and pricing options are detailed on our website. Please contact for more information.
Rebel Power Yoga
Contact Information: 403-977-5945 Website: www.rebelpoweryoga.com Description of resources offered: LEGEND Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Power vinyasa yoga. A dynamic form of physical and spiritual fitness. Bookable private Outdoor Space Rental sessions for groups of any ability! Also offer coaching in anxiety and stress management.
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PL development take a village! It requires institutions all over to support and engage in the lifelong development of confdence, competence, FMS and more!
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19 S.A.C.A Kickboxing
Contact Information: Jamie Droeske, [email protected] Website: www.sacakickboxing.ca
Description of resources offered: Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: 1 hour, bookable group Regardless of age or ability, kickboxing sessions. Learn a variety of techniques, and is a great anyone can engage in physical workout too! literacy development. It is a life We have moved to a larger location! We accept ages 4+ and no long involvement available to experience is required! This is a great team building activity for all who seek it. schools or other groups/organizations.
Examples of the areas in which physical literacy can enhance throughout an individual’s life. Retrieved from the Australian Government Standards of Physical Literacy, https://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/ physical_literacy/physical_literacy_standard
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Temple Fitness Outdoor Space Rental
Indoor Space Rental Contact information: Shane Chynoweth, Melissa Schafer, Bruce Foerster, 403-487-5060, templefi[email protected] Website: www.templefitness.ca Equipment Rental Description of resources offered:
Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: A full body workout Group Physical Activity focused around building strength and increasing mobility and Sessions for Youth proper technique. We engage in free weight training in an open space, minimizing large equipment use. Bookable Self Directed We offer customizable group physical activity sessions for youth Activities that engage in the S.M.A.R.T. philosophy: Strength, Mobility, Athleticism, Recovery and Technique. Our group workouts are $100.00 for one hour of challenging, engaging and focused Other/Miscellaneous exercise for beginners, right up to seasoned athletes!
20 Trevor Moore Inc.
Contact information: Trevor Moore, [email protected] call or text: 403-504-3272 Website: www.trevormoore.ca/services Benefits that arise from Description of resources offered: becoming physically literate Advantage Golf Academy can span from early childhood, all the way up Interactive gold lessons and lectures, driving range access, team to late adulthood. Some of building sessions. these include a lower risk Indoor space rental: Clubhouse space on a limited basis for meals of heart disease, stronger and lectures, etc. bones, better regulated Outdoor space rental: Golf course, driving range, putting greens, blood pressure, a lower as well as short game access. risk of developing certain cancers, as well as an Equipment rental: Golf clubs can be rented if needed. Free for range overall better quality of life. and putting green use. Prices for club rentals may vary depending on nature of the event. Group physical activity sessions for youth: Interactive golf lessons Physical literacy has the and lectures covering various aspects of golf, as well as capability to encourage, motivational sessions and team building opportunities. challenge and inspire. Bookable self-directed activities: Driving range, golf course and Overall, it is a set of capa- putting green use available for various fun activities. bilities and achievements that enhance individual’s quality of life, allowing them to be active and healthy for life!
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Outdoor Space Rental
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Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth
Bookable Self Directed Activities
The importance of various fundamental movement skills. Image retrieved from Fraser Health physical literacy page, https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-info/ health-topics/schoolhealth/healthy-living/physical-activity/physical-literacy Other/Miscellaneous
21 YMCA - Elkwater Location
Outdoor Programming Contact Information: [email protected] 403-527-4426 Website: www.medicinehatymca.ca
Description of resources offered: Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: YMCA Camp Elkwater offers multiple outdoor programming options in the beautiful outdoors of Elkwater. You can choose educational activities, physical activities, and even choose a place to stay for the day or overnight. Outdoor Space Rentals: Main Lodge, Triplex, Wood Cabins, Greer Cabins, Lodging, High Ropes Challenge Course Equipment Rental: High Ropes Challenge Course, Canoeing, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Broomball, Gagaball, Archery Please contact for pricing and availability.
A charitable organization committed to helping children, youth and families reach their full potential.
Yoga You4ia
Contact Information: Salli - [email protected] 587-289-3500 (call or text) Website: www.yogayou4ia.com Some of the many benefits Description of resources offered: arising from physical literacy. Group Physical Activity Sessions for Youth: Private group yoga (Retrieved from the Physical sessions are available to be booked in the afternoons. Please Educator, “A Parent’s Perspective contact for pricing and availability. on Physical Literacy, https://the- physicaleducator.com/2018/02/12/ physical-literacy-and-parenting/ )
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22 Be Fit for Life Local Partners
The Medicine Hat College Be Fit for Life Centre is in proud collaboration with the following groups. Together, we strive to create a healthier and better educated community regarding the benefits of being active, and encourage people to make healthier choices. We aim to move and empower Medicine Hat and area to be active, for life!
PLAY MEDICINE HAT Physical Literacy and You
P.L.A.Y. Medicine Hat FAME (Females in Action The development of physical Moving and Empowering) literacy is an international Moving and Choosing movement, supported This locally founded group in nationally by Canadian Sport South Eastern Alberta aims The MHC Be Fit for Life Centre for Life and provincially by to achieve gender equality is a founding partner of the PLAY Alberta. The MHC Be in sport and physical activity. Moving and Choosing group, Fit for Life Centre leads the FAME builds the capacities a community collaborative South Eastern Alberta group, of individuals, organizations that facilitates committee “PLAY Medicine Hat”. This and communities to include work to impact the health group is composed of various and empower women and and wellness of children community stakeholders girls in sport through and youth in South Eastern that are interested in physical education, best practices and Alberta. Moving and Choosing literacy. The group support. The group’s main utilizes a collective impact collectively supports goal is building a physical approach to facilitate organizations and events that activity and sport system for healthier, more active engage in physical literacy females that is equitable and changes in and around the development, such as barrier free, and envision community. fundamental movement skills women as engaged focus, or the first three and Check out their website for participants and active leaders. last stages of the Canadian more information, or how to get involved at Read more, or get involved Sport for Life model - Long with this empowering group at Term Athlete Development www.movingandchoosing.com Model to support Albertans www.famemedicinehat.com being active for life!
For more information, please visit www.mhc.ab.ca/PLAY
23 For any additional information, sample lesson plans and more, please explore the following links that collectively support the development of physical literacy in youth.
Be Fit for Life - Moving Alberta. PL Connect - Connecting Albertans through befitforlife.ca physical literacy. plconnect.ca
Active after School - Getting kids active Active for Life - Raising physical literate kids. after school! activeforlife.com activeafterschool.ca
Ever Active Schools - Addressing and Physical Literacy - Innovations and opportunities creating healthy school communities. within the physical literacy movement. hpec.ab.ca/ever-active-schools physicalliteracy.ca
Canada Sport for Life - Developing physical Physical Education and Health (PHE) Canada literacy and delivering quality sport. Championing physically active kids. sportforlife.ca phecanada.ca
Child and Nature Alliance of Canada 60 Minute Kids’ Club - Get Active, Get Healthy! Play. Learn. Explore. 60minutekidsclub.org childnature.ca
University of Calgary Sport Injury Passport for Life - Supporting the awareness, Prevention Centre - Lifelong physical advancement, assessment and development of activity through injury prevention. physical literacy. ucalgary.ca/siprc passportlife.ca
Orienteering Alberta - Bringing physical activity to the great outdoors. orienteeringalberta.ca 24