Active Movement
What is Active Movement?
Active Movement - Koringa Hihiko is engaging in quality physical movement experiences which enhance the spiritual, emotional, cognitive and physiological growth of children
The Early Childhood Physical Activity Reference Group developed the term in recognition of the impact of positive and appropriate early movement experiences on the way infants, toddlers and young children learn, grow and participate in physical activity.
Active Movement is important for the healthy development of a child's brain - young children learn from movement and being physically active. Active Movement also discourages health problems such as diabetes and obesity, and helps build tomorrow's athletes.
Active Movement is just as important for newborns as it is for older children. By helping your child to get active, you help their body to develop, you help them to learn and to feel safe, and you show them they are loved.
Working with children is an intergral part of the work that Sport Tasman undertakes in the community, and it starts before they reach school. A great deal of information exists about the development of children, and how the first years are crucially important.
Active Movement is a Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) initiative promoting quality physical movement experiences for children under five. The Active Movement Programme looks to up skill and support teachers, parents and caregivers by raising the awareness of the importance of quality movement experiences in the early years.
More information:
| Sport Tasman | Actvie Movement |
| Sport Marlborough | Active Movement |
| Sport Buller | Active Movement |
| SPARC | Active Movement |
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