The Basics Stage - (normally ages 4 - 9 years of age)

Objective: Learn all fundamental movement skills and perform at a minimal of Level 2 on all 12 Basic Skills.

Development of these skills will always utilize a fun and positive approach. Games and fun drills are always included in this stage. Instructors are certified through the YC Movement Skills for Life Program. These skills are the precursors of all fitness and sport activities. Their development will position and enhance the child's opportunity to achieve their potential in the physical realm. The emphasis on movement skill development will position future athletes with a better platform of development for future achievements in the sports realm. The Basics stage is well structured and always fun. The emphasis is on the overall development of the child's physical capabilities through proper movement skill development. Skill development (movement skills) is combined in a wholesome atmosphere with Ability development (coordination, strength, speed).

According to Istavan Balyi, one of the foremost experts in childhood physical development, there are 3 stages of movement skills development; (1)

YC ZONE'S goal is to establish proficiency of all participants - equivalent to a Level 2 score - on the YC Movement Skills for Life Profile. This would insure that all children are able to perform the skill correctly while standing still or moving in one direction. Older and more advanced children will actually enter the higher levels of movement skill training (Levels 3 and 4). Development levels 3 and 4 allow for the correct performance of the skill with time, speed, and dimensional (direction) changes.

1 Long Term Athlete Development: Trainability in Childhood and Adolescence, Windows of Opportunity, Optimal Trainability- Istvan Balyi, Ph.D., National Coaching Institute British Columbia. .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

The 7 Stages of Physical Development:
 

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