Sports Play Program Consists of physical activities to develop
fundamental motor tracking and eye-hand coordination. Concentrates
on applying the skills learned through these activities in
preparation for Special Olympics sports competitions at 8 years old
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Benefits of the Program 7 Socialization (Project Unify: Meet in
the Middle) Introductory Phase www.mimtexas.org Coordination and
strength building Awareness of self worth and self confidence
Introduction to sports and preparation for competitions when they
are of age Family support and resources
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Family Support Network Developed as a result of families
seeking to involve their young children in Special Olympics (3
Legged Stool Example) Introduces families to the resources and
support available within Special Olympics. Offers families the
opportunity to share in the success of their future athlete. 8
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Three Legged Stool Young Athlete Support Model 9 Equal= Leg
Support Family School SOTX Leg Braces = Solid Foundation
Cooperation Communication Collaboration
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10 / storyful. Special Olympics TX Support and Resources YAP
Activity Guide ( What Coach) Outlines specific activities for skill
building with Instructional DVD YAP Lesson Plans Guide (How Coach)
Each district will have access to this Resource Equipment and/or
ideas for equipment substitutions (YA Program Kit, Ribbons,
T-Shirts) SOTX Area Support/Chapter Staff Note! Added Nutritional
Resources Supplement
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11 / storyful. Young Athletes Activity Guide Key Goals Engage
Children with ID Through Developmentally and Appropriate Play
Activities That Foster Physical, Cognitive and Social Development
Welcome Family Members of Children with ID to Special Olympics
Network of Support Raise Awareness About Abilities of Children with
ID *Through Inclusive Peer Participation, Demonstration and Other
Events
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Young Athlete Activity Guide Contents 1. The Activity Guide
Provides Basic Instruction for Leading Activities, Recommends
Equipment and Gives Tips for Leaders 2. Review Activities Before
You Start and Make Sure You Have the Proper Equipment 3. Visit the
Website: www.specialolympics.org/youngathletes for More
Resourceswww.specialolympics.org/ 12
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13 / storyful. Young Athletes Lesson Plan Guide Key Elements of
Motor Skills Development The Skills 1. Manipulative Skills - the
ability to receive, handle, control or propel an object with hands,
feet or an instrument 2. Transport Skills enable a person to move
from one point to another 3. Balance Skills are necessary to
maintain and control body position and posture while at rest or in
motion (static and dynamic)
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14 / storyful. Young Athletes Lesson Plan Guide Components
Activity Characteristics and Objectives Introduction of the
Activity Warm-Up Prior to Activity Individual Skill Development
Phase Specific Skill Used in Games and Activities Cool Down and
Nutrition Break Teaching Moment
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The Rainbow Ribbon 15 Why?
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16 / storyful. Young Athlete Program Nutrition Guide
Information Brave in the attemptBrave in the attempt Eating habits
start EARLYEating habits start EARLY Generation to
generationGeneration to generation Rare opportunityRare
opportunity
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Melinda M. Manore, PhD, RD, CSSD; Nanna Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD;
Janice L. Thompson, PhD, RD, FACSM
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18 / storyful. Young Athlete Program Nutritional Information
Example Lesson Plan: Focus: Good vs. other foods. More nutritious
foods fuel you more effectively. What we eat and drink is our
energy source (just as gasoline is to a car). Activity: Healthy
Hula Hoop Hop Scotch Handouts
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19 / storyful. What Will The Young Athletes Program Look Like
Students work on skills as part of their school day. These skills
may be in line with the students IEP goals/objectives. One to two
times per year there will be a culminating activity (Future Stars
Sports Day) where students demonstrate the skills they have
learned. Families are invited to watch and participate with their
child. Participation ribbons will be presented.
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20 / storyful. The Future Stars Sports Day Event Event
Organization Typical CycleThemed Cycle Winter Wonderland
Veggie/Fruit Relay RaceSimulated Ice Skating Swing for the
FenceSled Ride Penguin Bowling Bean Bag Toss/Ball CatchHockey Slap
Shot Scoring Balance Beam WalkHole in the Ice Fishing Jumping the
BroomBring Penelope the Polar Bear Home Tunnel CrawlGiant Snow Ball
Kick Kick Ball ScoringSave Sammy the Baby Seal
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21 / storyful. Young Athlete Program Kit Contents
EquipmentAlternativeEquipmentAlternative Balance BeamRope/TapeLight
Inflatable Ball Any Ball Bean BagsSmall Soft ToysConesBoxes/Plastic
Soda Bottles Large Plastic Blocks Foam Blocks/Wooden Blocks Dowels
RodsYardsticks/Paper Towel Rolls Floor
MarkersPlacemats/TapeHoopsHula Hoops PaddleShort StickScarfUnused
Garbage Bags Slow Motion BallAny BallSmall Foam BallAny Ball
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22 / storyful. Teacher Responsibilities 1.Fill out SOTX Class A
Volunteer Application Form. 1.Complete SO General Orientation and
Protective Behaviors online (which includes quiz) or in class if
available. 1.Send parent letter home with students (Typical Student
Letter Where Appropriate) 1.Obtain parental consent with release
form returned. 1.Fill out rosters with athlete information.
1.Submit rosters to Your Area Directors. 1.HAVE FUN!
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23 / storyful. General Orientation and Protective Behaviors
Instructions Go to www.sotx.org.www.sotx.org Click on Get Involved.
Click on Volunteer Opportunities. Click on Coaching. Click on
General Orientation and Protective Behaviors on right side of
screen. Follow directions for completion and submission.
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24 / Special Olympics Program Name
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25 / storyful. State Director of Outreach and Families Mike R.
Sullivan 7715 Chevy Chase Drive Suite 120 Austin, TX 78752 (512)
491-2958 (phone) (512) 835-7756 (fax) [email protected]
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27 Young Athlete Program Future Stars Sports Day Event Typical
Cycle of Activities Sample Activities #1 Through # 7
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Activity # 1 Veggie and Fruit Relay Race 28
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Activity # 2 Swing for the Fence 29
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Activity # 3 Catch and Throw 30
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Activity # 4 Balance Beam Walk 31
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Activity # 5 Jump the Broom 32
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Activity # 6 Tunnel Crawl 33
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Activity # 7 Kick Ball Field Goal 34
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Thats All Folks!!!!!
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Winter Wonderland Fantasy Adventure For Young Athletes Future
Stars Fun Day Activities
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Young Athletes Program Winter Wonderland Themed Future Stars
Sports Day Activities 1 Through 8