Hi!

This week I've been preparing for our delivery of the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Physical Activity to Children. The course will take place over 4 or 5 days days depending on whether you choose to study 'under-5s'; '5-11s' or both age groups.

The first weekend (21st & 22nd Feb) will see both groups together to learn about the anatomy and physiology of children as well as look at the rationale behind why we need to provide physical activity to children.

The second weekend (28th Feb & 1st Mar) will see the group split into learning specific games, exercises and techniques for the under 5 age group on the Saturday and for the 5 to 11 age group on the Sunday. Those who have chosen to study both both age groups will have to attend both days.

The last day (7th Mar) will see both groups brought back together again to consolidate their learning and look at some of the health & safety aspects of teaching physical activity to children.

In order to receive accreditation there will be 3 different forms of assessment.The details for all of this (including cost) can be found on the News page of the website.

Enjoy!

Victoria

I know I promised big things back in August that I would update the blog more regularly etc.etc. but I got too caught up in feeling sorry for myself... But now it's a new year and I've come back with a new attitude! So, I'm gonna use the blog to tell you some stuff that I'm doing this year around personal development.

I'm starting this year by re-reading The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. It's all about rediscovering your creative self and I think it's a great fit with Stretch & Play and all the creative work we do with children and young people.

I'm also reading a new book to me called the Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope which "unlocks the teachings of the Yogasutra by showing them at work in the lives of a group of friends and fellow yoga students who are confronting the full modern catastrophe of careers, relationships, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Interweaving their daily dilemmas with insights from modern psychology, neuroscience, religion, and philosophy, he shows the astonishing relevance and practicality of this timeless psychology of awakening". (Amazon) I think this will give me great insight to my own yoga practice and I'll let you know if it has any relevance to Stretch & Play.

It's good to be back!

Victoria XO