Here at Goddard, we know that physical activity is
important for children. Physical activity produces overall
physical, psychological and social benefits. Inactive children are likely to
become inactive adults – and active children are more likely to be active
adults. The American Heart Association recommends that children and adolescents
participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
With this in mind, we incorporate the Amazing
Athletes program into our classrooms at Goddard. Amazing Athletes is a
year-round developmental sports and physical fitness program for children aged
2 ½ to 6. Every Wednesday, there is a 35 minute class which involves two
developmental sports lessons along with activities proven to build and mature a
child’s motor development, hand-eye coordination, and cardiovascular fitness.
The program is a result of the action-packed
curriculum which allows every child to build their skills at their own pace
within a non-competitive, learning-based environment that emphasizes patience,
teamwork, and self-confidence.
Today, Coach Jamie is back and started off the school
year with a free trial. Today, all the kids participated and
got a feel for the Amazing Athletes program. The nine sports Amazing Athletes
covers are: baseball, golf, hockey, volleyball, tennis, football, lacrosse,
soccer and basketball.
The #1 goal of the Amazing Athletes program is to
introduce children to sports and physical fitness in a fun and pressure-free
environment so they can focus on what is most important; themselves. Growing up
isn’t easy, but the benefits children gather from Amazing Athletes can help
them through the journey from toddler to teen and even into adulthood.
