Learn how to create fast and simple children fitness circuits that are fun and effective!

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Fun 5 Minute Workout
Circuits for Kids
Brett Klika CSCS
Co-Founder, SPIDERfit Kids

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Today
• Discover the essential aspects of fitness and physical literacy programs
for kids
• Discover how to create engaging workout circuits for kids of all levels
and abilities
• Learn how to integrate play into fitness programming to maximize
engagement

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Physical Literacy Defined-
The ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of
physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the health of the
whole person
(Physical and Health Education Canada)

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What increases children’s interest in
physical activity?

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1. Fun: Do they enjoy the activity?
2. Relevance: Can they relate to the activity?
3. Adeptness: Can they perform the activity?

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What Skills Are Necessary for Kids
to Become Fit and Physically
Literate for Life?

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Fundamental Movement Skills
Stationary Movement Control
Locomotor Skills
Manipulative Skills
Sensory Skills

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In order to create programs providing kids with want they want combined
with what they need:
 Keep them moving
 Keep activity duration short
 Introduce just enough variety

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5 Minute Warm Up/Movement Break
Circuits
Creative Discovery
Example: Twist, Slam, Fly
Guided Discovery
Example: Skip: (Arms wide/narrow) (Fast/Slow) (Circular path, ”S” path)

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Creative Discovery
4 combinations, about 10 seconds
each
1. Drop, Boink, Drip
2. Turbo, Small, Big
3. Sneak, Explode, Hurry
4. Balance, Loud, Roll
Guided Discovery
4 Locomotor/Stationary Movement Control
Activities
1. Run: Slow/Fast, Knees high/low, Legs
wide/narrow
2. Push Up: Hips high/even, Moving/Circle
pathway, Body wide/narrow
3. Shuffle: Around/Alongside something,
Feet heavy/light, Hips low/high
4. Squat: Legs wide/narrow, Arms high/low,
Feet asymmetrical/hips zigzag pathway
5 Minute Warm Up/Movement Break Circuits

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Exercise and Obstacle Course Circuits
• 4-5 Stations
• All but 1 station L, SMC, or Manipulative skill
• 1 station movement transition-based obstacle course

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Exercise and Obstacle Course Circuits
1. Surfer
2. Jump in and out (Ladder)
3. Cone Knock em’
4. Rainbow slams

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Exercise and Obstacle Course Circuits
1. Wall squat and step
2. Skip lateral (Ladder)
3. Beanbag toss and catch (Get up)
4. Cone circles

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Exercise and Obstacle Course Circuits
1. Lateral crawl (Agility Ladder)
2. Balloon Volley
3. Med ball Alphabet
4. Lilly pad hops

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Combine circuits with skill work
and games to create a fun and
impactful experience with exercise!

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THANK YOU!
Brett Klika CSCS
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