Unfortunately in some nurseries and schools physical activity has become less of a priority due to various constraints and equally important aspects of the curriculum, although ironically it's at a time in the modern world when early years and reception and year 1 children need it most and it can also be most effective.
Sport and P.E. can sometimes be neglected in the curriculum particularly with these young age groups and whilst we all know a lack of exercise contributes to obesity it also reflects on the social, emotional and mental health of our children.
Surfacing evidence reveals that inactivity can also slow cognitive development compared to children who exercise regularly who are likely to outperform their inactive peers in the classroom.
Studies examining the positive influences of sport on a child’s brain have revealed these surprising facts:
Our main aim at Kiddikicks is to give ALL toddlers and children up to age 7 a positive introduction to sport using football as a vehicle for this.
It isn't just about developing footballers though, it's about getting kids to enjoy P.E., to see it as something they can enjoy and participate in for life, its about developing the right habits in children and delivering benefits for their parents, schools and most importantly the child.
Kiddikicks School and Nursery service can come to any educational setting to coach the tried and tested #RealSkillsRealFun football programme and help achieve these things and boost cognitive performance in the classroom. The programme and related equipment is designed for indoor or outdoor use and is suitable for Nursery and Key Stage 1 children. We are able to arrange a free demo session and in some cases the on-going servic may not even cost the education establishment a penny from their existing budget.