This course is suitable for teachers who would like to receive a refresher in how to embed the fundamental movement skills in their class or in their school. The course participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing to be able to participate in the activities. However, active participation in the activities is not essential if any participant cannot join in the active part for whatever reason.

What is physical literacy?

The physically literate pupil can be described as having the movement competence, motivation and confidence, and knowledge and understanding to continue to participate in physical activity throughout their lives. Research shows that being physically active later in life depends on feeling confident in an activity setting; and that confidence, as an adult, most often comes from having learned fundamental movement and sports skills as a child.

What are the fundamental movement skills?

Fundamental Movement Skills are the basic building blocks of movement and are an essential part of everyday life and recreational activity. It is only when these skills are mastered that a pupil can go on to develop specialised movement skills, which will allow them to reach their potential in sports-specific endeavours.

What does this course offer?

• An exploration of the locomotor, stability and manipulative skills looking at the key teaching points for each skill
• A range of activities to help develop the child’s fundamental movement skills through the three stages of exploring, developing and mastering
• An exploration of a range of assessment methods that can be used as a teacher including the use of self-assessment and peer assessment
• The sharing of resources that can be used to further knowledge of and the development of the fundamental movement skills in a school community