The Young Athletes In-Schools Program is a fun way to integrate gross motor skills into the classroom for students with and without intellectual disabilities, ages birth to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Studies have shown that students with better-developed motor skills may find it easier to be active and engage in more physical activity than those with less-developed motor skills.
Lesson Plan Videos
To help support our teachers and students, we created ready-to-view lesson plan videos! Make sure to check in with your Young Athletes Program Coordinator on which week you should be viewing.
Resources
Weekly Resource Guides
Our Young Athletes In-Schools Program is the perfect sport and play program to participate in during the school day. Use the lesson plans found here to be guided through six weeks of activities promoting gross motor skill development.
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 1 – Balance
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 2 – Jumping
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 3 – Catching an Object
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 4 – Underhand Toss
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 5 – Dynamic Balance in Motion
Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 6 – Stationary Ball Kick
Additional Resources
Gross Motor Assessment Tool
Modifications & Adaptations
Parent Letter Template
Young Athletes Classroom Registration Form
Young Athletes Fact Sheet
Gross Motor Assessment – Excel Form
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