FUNdamentals is one of two initiatives developed by Special Olympics Canada for young athletes, along with Active Start (for children ages 2 to 6). Program leaders introduce children to the world of sport by developing fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking and kicking. These skills provide support for everyday activities as well as a base for Special Olympics sports training and competition as athletes grow older.

Starting Age: 7 to 12
Priority: Development of Fundamental Movement Skills
Objective: Physical Literacy
Skills: Basic Sport Movement Skills, ie. running and kicking

FUNdamentals focuses on developing basic sport skills while creating a level of enjoyment for physical activity in young athletes. Through these ideals we hope that this will encourage athletes to live a healthy active life through sport. FUNdamentals uses activity sessions that look at specific sport skills such as transportation skills, kicking, throwing and catching that can be transferred into a number of various sports and can be used in everyday tasks.

For more information about FUNdamentals or to get a program started near you please contacted our Membership Services Coordinator.