<![CDATA[All about Children and Sports]]>My girl getting a bit overweight…like her dad. Any home exercise equipment for children? (I may use it once a while…keke)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/69236/all-about-children-and-sportsRSS for NodeSat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:05 GMTMon, 26 Nov 2007 12:58:49 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Sat, 09 Nov 2019 11:47:29 GMT]]>SPORTS HUB MULTI-SPORTS CLASS

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945540Sat, 09 Nov 2019 11:47:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:02:13 GMT]]>Hi Parents!


Asgard Fencing Club will be organising our first fencing recruitment camp for kids aged 7-10 years old, and will be held on the 20-22 November 2019, 12-3pm daily!

Several highlights of the camp include inter-group games for bonding, battle gearing and a sparring competition, all of which will be conducted by the coach of former world fencing champion - David Chan!

Do check us out at http://www.asgardfencing.com/recruit2019, we hope to see you soon! Drop an email to info@asgardfencing.com if youre interested in our normal classes too!

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1943078https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1943078Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:02:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:46:19 GMT]]>Nowadays children are being ferried around in prams and I find that it does not help in their gross motor skill development. The usage of prams should be reduced once the child reaches Nursery levels.


The Singapore Sports Council has developed the “FUN Start MOVE Smart! FUNdamental MOVEment Skills: Parents’ Guide and Parent-Child Workshops” to help parents understand the importance of fundamental movement skills and provide fun activity idea that one can do at home with their children.

http://sportonkids.com.sg/fms/

As your child grows, he learns to move and he learns through movement.
Learning to move is crucial for your child’s development and optimal functioning. It helps evolve his dependency on others into dependency on self. It also helps him develop the mobility skills necessary for negotiating the physical environment. Learning through movement is the most natural way for your young child to learn about himself, others and his surroundings.

Hence, learning to move and learning through movement contribute to your child’s cognitive, psychomotor, physical and affective development.

For a child, learning happens during play. Play and movement impact your child’s overall growth and holistic development. The early years of rudimentary and fundamental motor development provide the foundation upon which all other movement and sports skills are built.

Positive early play and movement experiences can enhance the quality of your child’s life, and influence his decisions about life-long recreational and sporting pursuits.

Every child has a natural urge to move. Given appropriate opportunities and encouragement, he can reap immense benefits from being physically active and fit.

http://sportonkids.com.sg/introduction/

Locomotor skills move the body from one location to another. Many locomotor skills are used on a daily basis (e.g. running after a bus, leaping over a puddle), as well as in many games and sports (e.g. jumping up to catch a ball).
To move with control, your child will need good balance, as well as an awareness of the environment in terms of effort, space, and in relation to people or object. This is because body movements often occur in relation to at least one of these factors and seldom in isolation.

Example: If your child spots a friend from a distance and wants to greet him, he has to walk in the direction (space) of his friend (relationship – people) quickly (effort) before he loses sight of that friend.

Locomotor skills include (in ascending levels of difficulty for most children):

Walking
Running
Leaping
Jumping
off a Height
for Height (vertical jump)
for Distance (horizontal jump)
Sliding
Galloping
Hopping
Skipping
While children attempt the above locomotor skills at different pace, many would learn to walk at about one year old, progressing to run and jump at about two. From about three, they start to explore leaping, sliding, galloping, hopping and skipping. To master these skills, children need instructions at an early age and lots of opportunities to practise them… and in the course of it, have fun!

http://sportonkids.com.sg/locomotor-skills/

For me, I believe physical education which helps to develop gross motor skills, is equally as important as academic subjects like English, Math, Chinese and Science. A child should be exposed to 1 hour of outdoor play daily ideally but in Singapore, it is a bonus if parents can work towards exposing the child for outdoors activities at least 20 mins daily.

Read this:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2013/ ... s-2014.php

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabu ... cation.pdf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1214346https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1214346Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:46:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:50:14 GMT]]>Dear kiasu parents,


Do you believe in continuous learning? I always believe learning a sports is just a start... It is the follow up playing that will transform them into lifelong passionate sportman/woman. And that should be what all parents should strive for their kids, as it is the playing sessions that will build character.

Very often, we start our kids on a particular sports and after picking up the basics, they simply stop learning.

How often do we ask our kids to continue their learning through playing with others?

Or is it difficult to find similarly skilled and age level and convenient location?

I am a member of this site http://www.learnmatchupandplay.com that serves this purpose and perhaps your kid may be interested to network through this site to find sparring partners.

rgds
Tennis Dad

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623132https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623132Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:50:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 24 May 2010 08:01:40 GMT]]>My little dynamo is a boy. 🙂


Same same - so far, I only found music appreciation courses intake for 3 years old. For swimming, I am holding on for another year or so cos he seemed to be quite weak (always falling sick). And I scare if i send him to martial arts type of class - later he may engage in fights.

Probably I will inquire about the contact Sachiko pmed first.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/193204https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/193204Mon, 24 May 2010 08:01:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Sun, 16 May 2010 04:28:36 GMT]]>Your child is a girl?


PCF at Punggol Central 303A has ballet for 3yo onwards. I think the teacher is also teaching in a few RC/CC around SK/PG area.

I’m also looking for activities for my 3yo boy.
At the moment, we only found swimming.
Others tell us to wait till 4-5yo.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186505Sun, 16 May 2010 04:28:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 13 May 2010 14:27:32 GMT]]>

Littlefly:
Thanks Sachiko. Can the public just walk in and take a look ? if not, can I trouble you to share the contacts ?

Yes, you can just walk in to take a look at their training. I will PM you the contact.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/185101https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/185101Thu, 13 May 2010 14:27:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 13 May 2010 03:28:39 GMT]]>Thanks Sachiko. Can the public just walk in and take a look ? if not, can I trouble you to share the contacts ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/184453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/184453Thu, 13 May 2010 03:28:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 13 May 2010 00:15:29 GMT]]>

Littlefly:
Hello All


I am looking for sport/exercise classes for my dd at nearby locations.

I looked at the Sengkang CC and it seems that all activity-related classes are for much older kids like 5 and above ?

All other activites (dance, gymnastics etc) seemed to be located some distance away and travelling would be a hassle. Hence, tapping resources here if anyone has any suggestions.

Thanks !
Hello Littlefly,

There are gymnastics classes taking place in Hougang Sports Hall. I do not know the schedule but my girl is attending gym on Sunday between 4pm and 6pm. There are other classes conducted by different gym clubs before and after her lesson too. Thus, you might want to bring your dd there to take a look.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/184189https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/184189Thu, 13 May 2010 00:15:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Wed, 12 May 2010 06:22:29 GMT]]>Hello All


I am looking for sport/exercise classes for my dd at nearby locations.

I looked at the Sengkang CC and it seems that all activity-related classes are for much older kids like 5 and above ?

All other activites (dance, gymnastics etc) seemed to be located some distance away and travelling would be a hassle. Hence, tapping resources here if anyone has any suggestions.

Thanks !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183301https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183301Wed, 12 May 2010 06:22:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Sat, 16 May 2009 05:59:28 GMT]]>

mummydearest:
my elder boy was also abit overweight, he absolutely don't like vege! he likes computer games u c...so we took him swimming and then skating...he lost some...i don't want him to be taf club when he goes into pri 1.....i find skating good and u can try out the free trial class with http://www.skate-with-us.com...


i'm thinking of yoga and ballet for my girl ...heard there is a school dancepointe like not bad...any comments?
hey i think we hired the same skate school...maybe i shld try out the free trial with my kid. he has been bugging me to sign him up. i like the coaches, very helpful and patient.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28988Sat, 16 May 2009 05:59:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Sat, 16 May 2009 05:57:19 GMT]]>cardio is your answer. i’m a pe teacher at a pri school and we have like 69 fitness club members (last time taf club) from pri 1 onwards! @-@ that’s quite worrying…so we actually started a programme called skate and trim by a skate school for some kids and a learn to swim programs for other batch really work out great for our kids, u can try…


have fun!

i would like to learn blading too! haha but i think too old…break bones how

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28987https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28987Sat, 16 May 2009 05:57:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 14 May 2009 06:45:21 GMT]]>my elder boy was also abit overweight, he absolutely don't like vege! he likes computer games u c...so we took him swimming and then skating...he lost some...i don't want him to be taf club when he goes into pri 1.....i find skating good and u can try out the free trial class with http://www.skate-with-us.com...


i'm thinking of yoga and ballet for my girl ...heard there is a school dancepointe like not bad...any comments?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28629https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/28629Thu, 14 May 2009 06:45:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:52:18 GMT]]>[quote]i refused to take his shoes off cos all hell will break loose if he is to figure out what he can do with max grip[/quote]
jedamum you got foresight lor... after a few session of seeing his friends from school take off shoes and testing out on max grip... my active boy will quickly kick off his shoes whenever he steps into playground and become a monkey on the loose.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18542Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:52:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:49:23 GMT]]>

mincy:
I think for running a good pair of shoes help prevent injury/wear and tear of the knee caps bah. Running/climbing around the playground ...think kids find it best to go shoeless for max grip?

oh i see...thinking of introducing my so-active-todd to jogging...he has plenty of energy to expend. 😛
playground...i refused to take his shoes off cos all hell will break loose if he is to figure out what he can do with max grip. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18523Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:49:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:22:22 GMT]]>I think for running a good pair of shoes help prevent injury/wear and tear of the knee caps bah. Running/climbing around the playground …think kids find it best to go shoeless for max grip?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18515https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18515Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:22:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:22:31 GMT]]>Is it necessary to get a good pair of running shoes for children or any shoe (school shoe) will suffice?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18498https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18498Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:22:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:19:12 GMT]]>Skipping ropes… that seems so long ago for me. My kid likes to run around and go to playground, so probably that is some kind of free exercise.


Roller blading and cycling is also a good kind of exercise for kids since they learn things fast. And it is quite affordable as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/515https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/515Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:19:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:54:02 GMT]]>

jedamum:
super_dad:

My girl getting a bit overweight...like her dad. Any home exercise equipment for children? (I may use it once a while...keke)


a set of skipping ropes is good for starters.

Yah boy... I 2nd the motion for the skipping ropes - effective and virtually free.

Now... if only I can find my kneecaps which fell out after my 5th jump.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/510Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:54:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:17:38 GMT]]>

super_dad:
My girl getting a bit overweight...like her dad. Any home exercise equipment for children? (I may use it once a while...keke)

a set of skipping ropes is good for starters.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/505Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:17:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:51:08 GMT]]>If I can’t force myself to exercise…I will enrol in a dance class…kekeke. I think that is more fun than just running on a treadmill.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/222https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/222Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:51:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:27:41 GMT]]>

dragonball:
When I was in Japan 2 years back, there is this craze with those step meter (not sure what the real term is), it is a device that keep tracks of the number of steps that you have taken.


Alot of Japs bought these devices to keep track and make sure they walked at least 5000 steps to be get enough exercise. Suppose this can be a useful gadget for the kids. Haven't tried it out though
I think that thing is called a pedometer... comes with quite a number of those casio watches. I thought the in-thing is now the iPod+Nike shoe thing which has get GPS and music rolled into one.

The only gadget that I still use now is the waterproof MP3 player which I use for my swimming. It's really wonderful to listen to music while swimming... very peaceful and makes you forget you are exercising. The only trouble is keeping the plugs in your ears... keeps falling out.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/219https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/219Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:27:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:44:38 GMT]]>When I was in Japan 2 years back, there is this craze with those step meter (not sure what the real term is), it is a device that keep tracks of the number of steps that you have taken.


Alot of Japs bought these devices to keep track and make sure they walked at least 5000 steps to be get enough exercise. Suppose this can be a useful gadget for the kids. Haven’t tried it out though

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:44:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All about Children and Sports on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:12:31 GMT]]>Yeah, agree about the gadget part....no use one...


Now my blades are rusting in my storeroom.

Why is exercising so darn difficult? 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/211https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/211Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:12:31 GMT