CHAPTER 4

1. IT’S SPORTS SCHOOL TIME!

AIM

The main aim of this activity is to offer sports related knowledge to both target groups as equals

SIDE BENEFITS

For children: they are offered the chance to build their self-esteem and share an educational and entertaining opportunity with their family

For guardians: they are offered the opportunity to come down to the level of their children and understand their mindset and their role as educational targets

MATERIALS/

EQUIPMENT

Ø  Educational materials

Ø  Pre-prepared quizzes/knowledge games

Ø  Writing materials

HOW TO DO IT

Ø  This activity can be held in any space – not only in a sports field, as no sports activity per se is involved

Ø  Focus on your club’s sport (optional)

Ø  Present the history of this sport (who, when, how, evolution of sport)

Ø  Explain the sport’s current rules and guidelines

Ø  Involve the children in the process by asking them to share what they already know (you can use quizzes or fun guessing games to make it more entertaining)

Ø  Present some interesting and funny facts about this sport

Ø  Put a test on everything presented in the session where family members compete together

DEBRIEFING

Ø  How did they feel with everything they have learned?

Ø  Did everyone learn at least something new?

Ø  What did they find particularly interesting?

Ø  How was it to be in a team with their family member?

Ø  How did it feel to win/not win the final challenge?

Ø  Was it comforting to share the win/loss with their family member?

Ø  What was the most positive thing about this experience?