What we do…
In tune with the research findings that children learn a lot more from experiential learning than a seated classroom environment, the Maverick Fit Kids program is intelligently designed to incorporate various cognitive activities as students perform movements with purpose to develop specific skills.
The process of acquiring knowledge and understanding it, is embodied in action!
Maverick Fit Kids is unique and very different from other programs offered in the market. Some of the key differentiators are:
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- We address the whole class and not just the sports enthusiasts. (On a thumb rule the sports enthusiasts are less than 10% of the students in the school)
- Every session engages the entire class for the whole duration and not just a few students pulled out at a given time with the rest kept waiting or needing other PT teachers
- While we don’t train any specific sport we ensure every child is taught sporting skills to participate in all sporting and leisure activities – viz., how to control objects in relation to the body, dribbling, striking, kicking etc.
- As all sports are asymmetric in nature (use only one side of the body), Maverick is designed to train children on both sides (ipsilaterally and contra laterally) for a holistic development.
- All lessons are delivered by highly trained teachers using Maverick Smart Tab with a Trainer:Student ratio of 1:25. (We train the PT teachers of schools or if required provide dedicated Maverick trainers)
- Specialised Music incorporating rest periods, elaborately planned and detailed with instructions in English are provided for each session along with instruction cards where applicable.
- Innovative age appropriate implements and customised cognitive activity are incorporated and will be supplied by Maverick.
Physical Literacy Curriculum:
- Maverick Tiny Tots for Standards 1 & 2 (approximate age 5 to 7) works on Gross motor skill development, locomotor skills, object control and movement patterns using the developmental milestones taught using the ‘add-on’ principle. The curriculum has TWO sessions of Maverick per week with one focussing on gross motor development and the other on cognitive games.
- Maverick Primary school for standards 3 to 5 (approximate age 7 to 10) works on movement patterns, simple exercises with lots of innovative implements to aid learning. The curriculum has TWO sessions of Maverick per week with one focussing on movement patterns, rhythm and the other on cognitive games.
- Maverick Mid school for standards 6 to 8 (Approximate age 10 to 13) with focus on various fitness components using body weight and simple implements to aid correct biometric movement of the body. The curriculum is for TWO sessions of Maverick per week per class with one focussing on movement patterns & sports skills, and the other on fitness & rhythm.
- Maverick High school for standards 9 to 12 (Approximate age 14 to 17) with ONE fitness session per week that gives them independence and responsibility to work out in groups with options to exercise at varying levels of fitness (Beginner / intermediate / expert) and various components of fitness including flexibility, aerobic strength, upper and lower body strengths, total body movements, agility, balance, core and back strengthening. Optionally, we can provide TWO sessions per week.
Methodology:
- Duration – 2 sessions per week per class of 40 to 45 minutes per session, for 30 to 35 weeks spread across the academic year, for a class of maximum of 42 students per session; 2 Teachers per session.
- Location – All sessions are conducted in the school campus in indoor gym / auditorium / empty classrooms or the outdoor playgrounds / courts
- Video lessons on important aspects of hygiene, health, nutrition & exercise are presented across the year for class 3 to 12.
- A student smart phone app provides access to lessons with music to help students workout at home. Students can connect with their friends for inspiration, learn through infographics, answer quiz, build healthy habits, earn rewards and so much more!
- The progress of the sessions is monitored and very systematic reporting maintained with supervisory visits every term. Elaborate protocols ensure the program is delivered correctly.
- The materials/equipment required to conduct the session optimised to the number of students will be provided by Maverick.
- Optionally, Maverick can also provide dedicated trainers to conduct the session. On a thumb rule we deploy 2 trainers for every 700 students.
‘Just as how Math, Language and Science ought to be taught to all during growing years, Maverick physical literacy is a compulsory class for all students and cannot be an optional after-school program’
