25
2015
High Society
I have just read the following article and it got me thinking. http://www.superhumanperformance.org/blog/2015/11/13/express-yourself Using the skating/boarding/BMXing example it is clear that with the correct environment skills can develop through self-led practice and peer support. Competition in terms of formal rankings etc is not present, but clearly the desire to improve is. This seems to give rise to a supportive culture or community. Everyone is on the same team, no one is worrying about others getting […]
24
2015
Big Kids?
I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “Children are not mini adults”. I’ve been mulling over the idea that maybe “Adults are big children”. Here’s why. Across many sports and physical activities it seems the number of young children having a go are pretty good. I’d suggest that we are becoming increasingly good at kiddy-fying our activities to appeal to children. Smaller teams, more time playing, focusing on fun and inclusion. In some forward thinking […]