1. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Today LTAD- Physical Literacy for K-6 Teachers September 16, 2011 Bill Taggart- Project Leader, CS4L Sport Newfoundland and Labrador

2. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie What we will cover today NL update LTAD overview Physical Literacy Parent Education Topics of Discussion

3. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie CS4L in Newfoundland and Labrador Position Created- November 2009 6 person advisory board created to oversee position Sport, Recreation, School Sport, TCR, MUN, Education Purpose of the position is to work with each sector to create awareness and further implementation

4. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie

5. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Canada: The current state Participation in physical activity is declining Obesity is rising International results are poor

6. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Did you know? Did you know? This current generation of children has a shorter expected lifespan than their parents?

7. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Selected Universal Sport System Gaps Adult training programmes are superimposed on young athletes Male programmes are superimposed on females Young developmental athletes under-train and over-compete – only single sporting activities are taught Physical literacy not taught – only single sporting activities are taught

8. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie The most knowledgeable coaches are coaching at elite level, lack of knowledgeable coaches at younger ages Parent's education is neglected with regards to long-term athlete development (nutrition, regeneration, maturation and psycho-social development, etc...) No systemNo system integration (schools, community and PSOs/NSO competitive stream) Selected Universal Sport System Gaps

9. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie These Sound Familiar? PE used as a reward for good classroom behavior Viewed as a break from classroom No physical homework to reinforce learning Little to no opportunities for practice Kids don't change into proper clothing Often barefoot or socks if no runners

10. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie These Sound Familiar? Small window (30-45 min) to teach Equipment preparation and set up time Athletic season influences curriculum Weather--don't want to go outside Teachers don't feel comfortable in gym Source: Glen Young, Surrey School District, LTAD Conference, 2010

11. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Equal opportunity for recreation and competition Athlete centred, coach driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported 7 stage developmental framework Collaboration between all sectors involved What is LTAD ?

12. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Chronological age vs. biological age / developmental age Training and competition is often based on chronological age Athletes can be 4 - 5 years apart by maturation levels Is this evident in your situation? Does it create a problem?

13. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Example – Birth date effect

14. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Knowledge Base = Physical Literacy THESE THREE FACTORS ARE MUTUALLY INTERDEPENDENT SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT IS INEFFECTIVE AND EXPENSIVE Recreation Physical Activity High Performance - Organized Sport Physical Education School Sports

15. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie NSO PSO Minor. Club PLAYER PARENT SchoolIndependent Pro teams Player T 2 W Player T 2 C Player T 2 T CLUB BoD Dist BoD PSO BoD PROCLUB ACADEMY CLUB SCHOOL Collaboration?

16. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Active Start FUNdamental Active for Life Training to Win Training to Train Training to Compete Learning to Train Physical Literacy Excellence Life-long Physical Activity

17. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie LTAD The Big Picture Who Active Start Stage Home – Community Centres - Daycare 0-6 females and males FUNdamental Stage Home – Community Centres – Schools - Clubs 6-8 females / 6-9 males Learning to Train Community Rec. – Schools - Clubs 8-11 females / 9-12 males Training to Train Schools – Clubs - PSOs 11-15 females / 12-16 males Training to Compete Schools – Clubs – PSOs - NSOs 15-21 + - females / 16-23 + - males Training to Win* Clubs – NSOs – Pro Teams 18 + - females / 19 + - males Active for LifeCommunity Rec. – Schools - Clubs females males After onset of PHV and development of Physical Literacy

18. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Active Start FUNdamental Learning to Train Physical Literacy

19. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Active Start Stage Active Start Stage Chronological/ Development Age Males and Females: 0-6 Fundamental Movements Gymnastics Swimming Running (Wheeling)

20. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie FUNdamental Stage FUNdamental Stage Chronological/ Development Age Males 6-9 and Females: 6-8 Fundamental Movements Skills +

21. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie

22. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Learning to Train Stage Chronological/ Development Age Males: 9-12 Females: 8-11 Fundamental Sport Skills

23. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Physical Literacy Having or achieving competency in fundamental movement and sports skills which ensure children will have the motivation, confidence and understanding to be physically active throughout their lives Fundamental movement skills + Fundamental sports skills = Physical Literacy and foundation for participation and excellence

24. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie CANTCATCH?

25. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Wont play! Adapted From Mike Jess, University of Edinburgh

26. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Importance of Sport Skills? Importance of Sport Skills?

27. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Traditional Model Good Games Model Little Ball to Player Contact – Little Action More Ball to Player Contact – More Action Ball and Player out of range – Ball and Player in range at all times - Little Interest and Boredom More concentration – More Fun More numbers – difficult decision making Less numbers – easier decision leading to beehive football and hurling making and Better Team Play Ratio 15 a side 1: 29 Ratio 7 a side 1:13 Bigger Space – Greater Scanning ability Less Space – Less scanning - Player needs to use it. Better Spatial Awareness Turn more OFF than ON Turn more ON than OFF Good GAMES v 15 a Side…The Evidence FUN ….Good GAMES v 15 a Side…The Evidence

28. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie National Sport Organization School Programs Winterball (Baseball) Mini Volleyball/Atomic Volleyball National Golf in School Program Little Rocks (Curling) Any other NSO school program being used? Are they useful?

29. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie By the time children reach their growth spurt they should have… Acquired fundamental movement skills through a wide range of games and activities Acquired fundamental sport skills by participating in a wide variety of sports The skills to move confidentially and participate in a wide range of sports and physical activities If this happens children will have the base of skills they need to participate in any sport or physical activity they chose!

30. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie PHYSICAL LITERACY PHYSICAL LITERACY The Three Key Outcomes IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE LIFELONG PARTICIPATION LIFELONG PARTICIPATION

31. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Training to Win Training to Train Training to Compete Excellence

32. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Training to Train Training to Train Developmental Age – onset of PHV Males: 12-16 Females: 11-15 Building engine and sport specific skills

33. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Training to Compete Training to Compete Chronological Age Males: 16-23 +/- Females: 15-21 +/- Optimizing engine and sport / event / position skills

34. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Training to Win Training to Win Chronological Age Males: 19 +/- Females: 18 +/- Maximizing engine and event / position skills PODIUMS

35. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Active for Life Life-long Physical Activity

36. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Active for Life Enter at any age (after physical literacy) Healthy Life-long Physical Activity

37. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Athletes with a Disability

38. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie The 10 Key Factors Influencing LTAD (Balyi, Ross & Way - 2005) 1. Ten year rule 2. FUNdamentals 3. Specialization 4. Growth and Development, Maturation 5. Windows of Trainability 6. Mental / Cognitive / Emotional Development 7. Periodization Principle 8. System Alignment and Integration 9. The System of Competition (Calendar planning) 10. Continuous improvement (KAIZEN)

39. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Factor #1 - 10 year rule ! It takes 10 years of extensive practice to excel in anything ! H. Simon Nobel LaureateIt takes 10 years of extensive practice to excel in anything ! H. Simon Nobel Laureate 10 year or 10,000 hour rule10 year or 10,000 hour rule Ericsson and Charness, 1994 and Salmela et al., 1999 Ericsson and Charness, 1994 and Salmela et al., 1999 Includes app. 10% of the participants 90% ?Includes app. 10% of the participants 90% ?

40. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie FUNdamental movement skills+ motor skills (FMMS)FUNdamental movement skills+ motor skills (FMMS) FUNdamental sports skills (FSS)FUNdamental sports skills (FSS) FMMS+ FSS = Physical LiteracyFMMS+ FSS = Physical Literacy Before age 11 for females and 12 for malesBefore age 11 for females and 12 for males Factor #2 - FUNdamentals

41. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Factor #3 Specialization Early Sports Gymnastics Figure Skating Diving Swimming (age 8) Others? Late Sports All other sports are late specialization sports Specialising early in a late specialization sport contributes to one sided preparation, injuries, early burnout and early retirement

42. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie CS4L - LTAD Now, we make a player first and after we want to make an athlete out of the player! Reverse Procedure Future, we have to make an athlete first and make a player out of the athlete !

43. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Factor # 4 Growth & Development, Maturation

44. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Age Appropriate? Age Appropriate?

45. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Factor # 5 Windows of Optimal Trainability Accelerated adaptation to trainingAccelerated adaptation to training Critical or Sensitive PeriodsCritical or Sensitive Periods The 5 Ss of training is a good framework to overview the windowsThe 5 Ss of training is a good framework to overview the windows

46. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie The Five Ss of Training and Performance (Dick, 1985) Stamina (Endurance)Stamina (Endurance) StrengthStrength SpeedSpeed SkillSkill SupplenessSuppleness

47. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Parent Education Sport fit PHE Canada LTAD Resources Parents Guide Developing Physical Literacy Lobbying Tool

48. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Discussion Items- School Specific Thoughts on ESD no-cut policy? Challenges to implementing LTAD into PE class? What can Sport NL do help schools with LTAD?

49. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Discussion Items- General Sport Schools in NL, agree…disagree? Tri-com hockey league Keeping score in youth soccer

50. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Conclusion LTAD is equal opportunity for excellence and recreation Physical Literacy is the most important piece of LTAD and schools play a huge role! If possible, kids should be grouped with other kids of similar size and skill Parents need to be educated on what is best for their children (to the best of our ability!)

51. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Questions?

52. Un pays, une vision, un système One country, one vision, one system Au Canada le sport cest pour la vie Contact Information Bill Taggart Email: btaggart@sportnl.cabtaggart@sportnl.ca Phone: 576-4979