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Effective January 1, 2009, the LTAD - CS4L School Project that the Sport Medicine Science Council was running has been tentatively put on hold due to funding concerns. As a result, no further school or class visits will be occuring for the next while. However, the Project Manual is now available to download in pdf format below the writeup. We appologize for this inconvenience.
Canadian Sport for Life – “Learning to Play and Practice” Pilot Project
What is it?
Based upon the “Sport for Life” model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), this was an initiative of the Sport Medicine Science Council of Saskatchewan (SMSCS) that looks at exercise skill training, mental wellness, nutrition, and recovery. The “Sport for Life” model is based on developmental age — the maturation level of an individual — rather than chronological age.
Why the Need for it?
The “Sport for Life” model arises from the declining participation in recreational sport, physical activity, and physical education programs. In addition, the declining international performances of Canadian athletes in some sports, and the difficulty other sports are having in identifying and developing the next generation of internationally successful athletes.
Who is Developing it?
The National “Sport for Life” model is financially funded by the Government of Canada through Sport Canada, and developed through the collaboration of the country’s Canadian Sport Centres.
The 10 Key Factors influencing LTAD through Sport for Life
- The 10-Year Rule
- The FUNdamentals
- Specialization
- Developmental Age
- Trainability
- Physical, Mental, Cognitive, and Emotional Development
- Periodization
- Calendar Planning for Competition
- System Alignment and Integration
- Continuous
Sport for Life Outline?
Active Start Stage (chronological age 0-6 yrs)
FUNdamentals Stage (chronological age male 6-9 years, female 6-8 years)
Learning to Train Stage (chronological/developmental age male 9-12 years, female 8-11 years)
Training to Train Stage (chronological/developmental age male 12-16 years, female 11-15 years)
Training to Compete Stage (chronological/developmental age male 16-23+/- years, female 15-21+/- years)
Training to Win Stage (chronological/developmental age male 19+/- years, female 18+/- years)
Active for Life Stage (enter at any stage)
For More Information on the LTAD
Visit http://www.ltad.ca/content/home.asp
Role of the Sport Medicine Science Council of Saskatchewan
The SMSCS established resources for teachers in respects to the “Physical, Mental, Cognitive, and Emotional Development” from the 10 Key Factors Influencing LTAD for Sport for Life model. The SMSCS is focused on the “FUNdamentals Stage” and the “Learning to Train Stage”, by developing some necessary resources for teachers based upon the Saskatchewan Education Curriculum for the grades 4-8 within the subjects of Physical Education, Health, and Wellness.
What has been done to date?
The “Learning to Play and Practice” pilot project combines the ideas captured within the “Canadian Sport for Life” model and of the Saskatchewan elementary public school curriculum. A resource binder has been created with age appropriate games and activities for grades 4 to 8, focused on development of fundamental movement skills and physical literacy across the 5 areas of the LTAD: Stamina (Endurance), Strength, Speed, Skill, and Suppleness (Flexibility).
Definition of Physical Literacy
- Oct., 2006 – Roundtable on Physical Literacy (Ottawa, ON)
Competency in fundamental movement patterns and motor skills which ensure individuals have the motivation, confidence, and understanding to be physically active throughout life. Is a term to describe a diverse knowledge of skills and tied to social responsibility required for an individual to move effectively
Resource Binder Downloads
Stamina (Endurance)
Strength
Speed
Skill
Suppleness (Flexibility)
Creative Ideas
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