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Welcome to the August 2018 edition of Active Download
Kia ora
In this edition, we have a focus around Net and Wall activities. The aim of all Net and Wall games is to send an object into an opponent’s court so that it cannot be played or returned within the court boundaries. If we think about this concept at a basic level, it is about identifying space. For young children to be able to do this we first need to develop their own spatial awareness, so we have included some research and activities to help develop this in our under-fives'.
Also, be sure to check out what’s been happening around the region and scroll down to the information on the new Leadership Framework for sport and recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Leadership is everyone's responsibility, it isn't tied to a position or title. Leadership is about how we do what we do. It's a role we can all play!
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Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) workshop
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This workshop will give you the tools to train students as leaders in physical activity, or ideas on how to enhance it, if your already have a PALs programme running in you school.
The aim of the PALs Workshop is to:
- Train the Trainers and/or enhance your existing programme
- Develop new and practical ideas for implementing the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) programme into your school
When: Friday 19th October 2018 9.30am-3.30pm
Where: Pelorus Trust Sports House, Seaview, Lower Hutt
Cost: $100 + GST - invoice will be sent out to your school
Facilitators: Georgina Duindam and Tania Bartley (Sport Wellington)
Registrations close on Friday 28th September 2018.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided. This workshop has a practical component. Comfortable clothing is recommended.
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the PALs teachers and student's handbook.
Find out more about PALs
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Increasing student engagement
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Sport Wellington has been working in partnership with Epuni Primary School since 2016 to increase student engagement through modifying their practices in PE and physical activity. Hear what Leanne Stewart has to say about the impact this has had on the students.
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SportStart Net and Wall workshop
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“All games can be adapted to fit the needs of all! There are clear progressions.”
This is what one teacher reflected on following our recent Net and Wall SportStart specific workshop.
11 teachers from around the region came together to gain an understanding of the SportStart specific Net and Wall games unit.
Find out more about the workshop
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Net and Wall games - Spot Ball
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The concept of Net and Wall games is to send an object into an opponent’s court so that it cannot be played or returned within the court boundaries. Tactical problems related to Net and Wall games include setting up an attack, creating space on offence, reducing space on defence, etc.
Examples of Net and Wall games include tennis, volleyball, squash and badminton.
Learn how to play the net and wall game: Spot Ball
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With a focus around Net and Wall games and spatial awareness development, we thought we would link into Gill Connell’s ‘Moving Smart’ website and blog. We came across this article, ‘Learning to Sense Space: Why Kids May Fall Out of Bed’.
Read the full article - Why Kids May Fall Out of Bed
If we think about the fact that the aim of all Net and Wall games is to send an object into an opponent’s court so that it cannot be played or returned within the court boundaries concepts, at a basic level it is about identifying space. For young children to be able to do this we first need to develop their own spatial awareness.
Find out how to develop spatial awareness for under 5s
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The Leadership Framework for sport and recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Sport Wellington in partnership with Sport New Zealand have recently launched a Leadership Framework. Developed by the sector, for the sector, based on the tenet that everyone who works in the sector, in either a paid or volunteer capacity has a leadership responsibility.
Building leadership capability is an important element of ‘future-proofing’ the sport and active recreation sector and ensure its ongoing contribution to the wellbeing of individuals and communities across the country.
The resources supporting the leadership framework are branded Puna, a "spring of leadership resources" and contain a wealth of material including guides, videos, role descriptions, activities, leadership maps as well as ideas and inspiration to get you thinking.
Puna is a free online tool and is accessible to the 80,000 paid employees and the 1.2 million volunteers who service the sport and active recreation sector. We encourage you to take a look and see how it can help you, your staff and your volunteers: http://sportandrecleadership.org.nz/
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Capital Football Female Referee Development programme
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Following on from our last hard copy Active Download newsletter where we talked about the lack of women in coaching roles, we came across an organisation who is addressing an issue they are having around an absence of female referees.
Capital Football have identified this as a real need and have introduced the Female Referee Development Programme (FRDP). The FRDP will give female referees the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in the refereeing space.
Find the full article on the Capital Football website
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Why is Physical Literacy Important?
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Check out what Sport for Life in Canada have to say on the subject:
“Physical literacy is the cornerstone of both participation and excellence in physical activity and sport. Individuals who are physically literate are more likely to be active for life."
- Becoming physically literate is influenced by the individual's age, maturation, and capacity.
- Ideally, supporting the development of physical literacy should be a major focus prior to the adolescent growth spurt.
- The skills that make up physical literacy vary by location and culture, and vary depending on how much importance a society places on certain activities.
Find out more about Sport Literacy
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Community Sport Team update
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Introducing our most recent team member Aidan:
Aidan is only a couple of months into his role as Community Sport Advisor. He is looking forward to working with the team at Sport Wellington and the Wellington Sports Community.
Aidan’s sporting background is in a range of team sports, with Cricket and Basketball being his main pursuits of interest. He joins us after five years in his previous role as Competitions Manager at Hockey New Zealand based in Auckland. Aidan also has previous experience working in a school environment as both a Sports Manager and Primary School PE teacher and has been a member of his local cricket club board back in Auckland.
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Update from the region - new Kāpiti Primary Schools Sports Coordinator
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Earlier this term the Kāpiti region farewelled Shelley Ashton, their Primary Schools Sports Coordinator. On behalf of the Regional Sport Committee, we would like to thank Shelley for all her hard work and commitment to school sport in Kāpiti and wish her well in her new role.
Ali White is covering as the new Primary Schools Sports Coordinator for the Kāpiti area.
Find out more about Ali
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Health and Physical Education Year 7/8 e-newsletter by Libby Paterson
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See the latest newsletter from Libby Paterson. Leading into Māori Language Week, Libby's newsletter is Te Reo themed including a great index of Te Reo you can use in your teaching.
Check out the podcast of Poi Toa for starters. Don’t forget to practice your Te Reo while teaching the games.
www.r2r.org.nz/games-activities-maori-youth/poi-toa.html
If you've seen the podcast of Poi Toa for starters – see the clip of a gaucho cowboy displaying his skills with boleadoras and watch his footwork as well – truly amazing.
Read the newsletter
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As well as school events and buggy walks, check out what’s happening in
the world of sport and physical recreation below as there are many world
class events that your school or class could use as teaching and learning
contexts across the PE curriculum.
2018 Zones Calendar
4-9 September - UCI Mountain Bike Racing - Switzerland
6 September - Buggy Walk (follow the facebook page for locations)
6-30 September - NFL Season - United States
7-16 September - Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Bulgaria
11-23 September - FEI World Equestrian Games - United States
12-16 September - World Triathlon Series Grand Final - Australia
20-27 September - World Judo Championships - Azerbaijan
27 September - Inter-Regional Cross Country
30 September - 21 October - FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship - Japan
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