Starta Sports

Wednesday 22 July

A new program has been developed and is being run at Peninsula campus, specifically for children aged 2 to 6 years old.

Called ‘Starta Sports’ the program aims to instil the importance of physical activity in children by introducing them to fun games in a mixture on structured and non-structured environments.

Children thoroughly enjoyed all activities and were beaming with excitement and joy throughout the half hour session. The parents (who also participate in the session) have just as much fun as anyone in the room!

The teachers are very flexible with their instructions as holding the attention of the six or more children in a class can be understandably tough. Luckily there is no shortage of equipment and games to keep the students entertained and learning that a life in sport is a life of fun!

Outcomes for the students include improved coordination and ball skills as well as a head start into socialisation through sport.

The program is about to start it's third term of operation on Monday 26 July.

Please see the pictures to the right to see an average class.

For more information about the program please call 9904 4496 or email fitness.peninsula@sport.monash.edu.au