Fundamental Movement Skills
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) provide the building blocks for many physical activities, such as playing games, dance, and sport. “Having these skills is an essential part of enjoyable participation and a lifelong interest in an active lifestyle” (Developing FMS Manual, Sport NZ).
Fundamental movement skills are important to the motor development of children’s physical, cognitive and social growth. There are three categories in which the fundamental skills fit – Locomotor, Stability and Manipulative.
Below you will find a variety of activities to assist in the development of these fundamental movement skills.
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Throwing and CatchingClick here for some great activity ideas for throwing and catching |
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Locomotion |
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Jumping |
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Throwing and Catching - Rugby World Cup Special |
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Stability and BalanceClick here for some great activity ideas for stability and balance |
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More Fundamental Movement skillsFor more ideas on developing fundamental movement skills see Sport NZ's FMS link. |
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PENZ Conference 2011 - Sport Wellington's PresentationAt the recent PENZ Conference, Georgina Duindam, Sport Wellington's Young Persons Advisor, presented on Sport Wellington's innovative fundamental movement skills workshops for teachers. Slides This presentation demonstrates one way of maximising children’s fundamental movement skill development through school-sport partnerships. Partnerships ensure skill delivery is consistent and that consistency both enhances and reinforces student learning. YouTube clip one Included in this presentation is feedback from teachers and sport providers about the impact these workshops are having in the school and sport environment. This provides perspectives from partners in action! YouTube clip two |
