The FUNdamentals stage occurs for boys approximately six to nine years, & girls approximately six to eight years.

Children in this stage are developing basic movement skills. Emphasize activities that develop agility, balance, coordination and speed – The ABCs. Activities should encourage running, jumping, wheeling, throwing & catching, as well as swimming, & activities on ice & snow.

Kids can build up physical capacities through medicine ball, Swiss ball, & own body-weight strength exercises.  

Continue to build executive function with focus on building working memory, increasing mental flexibility, & strengthening inhibition control.

This is the time to introduce simple rules & etiquette of sport, with a focus on fair play & respect for others. Any competition should be informal with no record of results. The emphasis should be on participation & having FUN.