What is the FUNdamentals stage?

FUNdamentals is for boys from about 6 to 9 and girls from about 6 to 8. It continues the development of physical literacy, with an emphasis on participation and having fun every day.

Key points from the framework:

• Develop fundamental movement skills, especially agility, balance, coordination and speed (the "ABCs").
• Encourage running, jumping, wheeling, throwing and catching, as well as swimming and activities on ice and snow.
• Introduce the simple rules and etiquette of sport, with a focus on fair play and respect for others.
• Provide and respect children's activity choices.
• Competition should be informal, with no record of results.
• No periodization, but well-structured programs.

Source: Sport for Life, Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity 3.0 (2019): https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Long-Term-Development-in-Sport-and-Physical-Activity-3.0.pdf