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7 of Clubs - Learn a New Game or Sport

Learning a new game or sport is a fantastic way to stay active and have fun!

It can be exciting to try something new, whether it’s a team sport like basketball, a fun game like tag, or an individual activity like skateboarding or swimming.

  • Begin by choosing something that you find exciting like throwing, kicking or running.
  • Learn the basic rules and start with simple skills, setting small and achievable goals to gradually build your abilities. For example, try to master a few basic moves or rules each week.
  • Playing with friends or family can make learning more enjoyable, and joining a team or class can help you improve.

Having a go at a new game or sport can help you develop new skills while having fun.

It can improve your fitness, balance, and coordination, which are important for boosting your health.

New activities also support your confidence and teach you how to work well with others.

If you try something new and don’t enjoy it, that’s okay! It’s all part of finding out what makes you happy.

Studies show that playing sports can help kids do better in school and build important skills like planning, determination, and management of feelings. Plus, being part of a team helps kids make strong friendships and have a sense of belonging.1

Small changes CAN make a big difference – that’s what the 1% Kids’ Club is all about.

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To encourage students to get involved in sports, you can introduce a variety of activities during class, making sure to emphasise fun and participation over competition.

  • Sport of the month: Choose a sport to focus on for an entire month. Over the weeks, students can build their skills, learn the rules, and even compete in a mini tournament at the end of the month.
  • Integrate into other subjects: Link sports themes to other subjects, like math or science. For instance, you can teach biology through sports by examining how muscles work during different sports activities.
  • Guest Coaches or Speakers: Invite local athletes or coaches to give demonstrations, share their experiences, or lead a class. This can inspire students!
  • Rodger Wood writes about how closely connected sport and school are. Stating that sport brings sense of belonging, provides stress management, and helps students realise their potential in the classroom.2 Follow this link for more advice from Rodger, How sport can help with students’ wellbeing as they return to school? – Balance is Better
  • Introduce them to various activities to see what sparks their interest.
  • Focus on the social and fun aspects, rather the competition.
  • You are their role model, so try out some new activities yourself! Ask what they have been practising in PE and give it a go in the garden or local park.
  • Watching new sports, like the Olympics, can be a fun activity to increase their engagement. It’s important to maintain a balanced schedule and respect their choices, helping them set realistic goals and celebrating their progress along the way.
  1. Rosewater, A. (2009)Learning to play and playing to learn: Organized sports and educational outcomes. Team-Up for Youth.
    Retrieved from http://www.teamupforyouth.org
  2. Castaing, C. (2021, September 23). How sport can help with students’ wellbeing as they return to school? Balance Is Better.
    https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/how-sport-can-help-with-students-wellbeing-as-they-return-to-school/
  3. School Sport NZ | Phys Ed | Sport New Zealand – Ihi Aotearoa. (n.d.). Sport New Zealand | Ihi Aoteroa.
    https://sportnz.org.nz/schools-and-teachers/