Introduction
Discover how high-quality movement in early childhood is essential for laying the foundations of physical activity, health, well-being, and academic outcomes.
We believe that programmes such as SKIP Cymru should be implemented across the country to ensure that every child develops the essential Fundamental Motor Skills they need to equip them for later life.
Health and Social Care Committee, Senedd Cymru
We offer a range of training courses for early childhood practitioners, bespoke for education settings, pre-school provision, as well as courses tailored for coaches working in community settings. See more about our courses below.
Our Courses
Why is this training so important?
This training helps address the increasing issue of inactivity, children living with obesity, declining health and poor academic outcomes.
Practitioners from education, health, community and family settings can support children’s health and well-being by understanding how…
- High quality movement in the early years is needed for physical development.
- Movement in early childhood creates connections in the brain and supports speech, language and literacy.
- Fundamental movement skills (FMS) underpin later physical activity and health.
- Not all skills develop just through playing and need to be taught in a developmentally appropriate way to meet the specific needs of each child.
- Children’s physical development is fundamental to self-esteem, confidence, and resilience, supporting mental health and well-being.
Enquire about our training
To find out about course dates and to book onto a course email kirsty.edwards@uwtsd.ac.uk