Every child’s first encounter with physical literacy, key movement milestones, health and fitness, are almost always learnt from role-modelling or guidance by the child’s own parents.
Parents’ positive examples and abilities to provide teachable moments at home during these formative years, set the foundation for the inculcation of important character and values, life skills, habits and essential problem-solving skills.
Parents also provide the platforms for every child to discover the joy of learning, acquiring crucial fundamental movement skills and leading an active, healthy lifestyle.
Thus, parents are indeed every child’s First Coaches!
Develop FUNdmental Movement Skills (FMS) – Locomotor, Non-Locomotor and Object Control/ Manipulative Skills
For more information on FMS activities that parents can explore with your child, click here to access SportSG's "Parents Guide for Growing Active Learners".
Make Healthier Choices through the Four Domains of Active Health: Physical Activity, Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene, Screen Time
Find out more about the Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines (SPAG) here.
Download the SPAG guide here.
Infusing Character and Values
Find out more about how Sport has helped to shape the Character and Values of 25 Sporting Individuals through our "Game for Life: 25 Journeys" resource here.
Be a Positive Sporting Role Model
Find out more about how to be an Active Parent here.