Sports Adventures: Soccer
Sports Adventures: Soccer
- For Grades 1-2
- Tuesdays from to at 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
- No Class Dates: 11/19/2024, 11/26/2024
Step onto the field with Sports Adventures: Soccer.
Guided by our seasoned coaches, students dive into the core of soccer, mastering the fundamentals through a mix of drills, games, and friendly competition. This course enhances coordination, speed, stamina, and team play, making every session an exciting journey through soccer's essentials. From creative footwork to teamwork exercises, kids of all skill levels will find joy and challenge alike, building a solid foundation for soccer excellence. Whether beginning their soccer journey or honing advanced skills, our program ensures a fun-filled path to confidence and mastery on the pitch.
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About Sports Adventures: Soccer
BAM's Soccer Program is meticulously aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education. This program is designed to foster physical literacy by engaging students in soccer activities that promote the development of motor skills, physical fitness, and a lifelong love of the sport.
Each lesson is structured to meet specific standards, ensuring students not only participate in soccer drills and games but also understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Through active play and structured sessions, BAM's Soccer Program encourages students to demonstrate competence in soccer skills, apply knowledge of movement concepts, and exhibit responsible personal and social behavior, fully embracing SHAPE America's vision of empowering students to lead healthy, active lives. -
Focus Areas
Each week, students will delve into different aspects of soccer, starting with dribbling and ball control, practicing techniques like close control dribbling and cone drills to improve precision and agility.
Passing and teamwork will be key focuses, with drills such as short passes, long passes, and one-touch passing to enhance accuracy and coordination. Shooting techniques, including power shots, finesse shots, and volleys, will boost scoring proficiency.
Defensive skills and footwork will be developed through positioning, tackling drills, and shadow play. This rotating skill set approach ensures students gain a well-rounded understanding of soccer, promoting continuous improvement and a deeper love for the game.
Learning Outcomes
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Improves Physical Fitness
Teaching children a variety of sports improves their coordination, balance, agility, and overall physical fitness.
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Improves Social Skills
Engaging in sports promotes teamwork, communication, respect, leadership, resilience, and self-confidence among children.
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Improves Cognitive Abilities
Playing sports develops cognitive abilities such as strategy, problem-solving, and decision-making, improving concentration, attention span, and academic performance.
Sample Lessons
Experience the excitement of BAM's Sports Programming, where each lesson combines dynamic warm-ups, technical drills, reinforcing games, and scrimmages to promote skill development and fun.
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Mastering Ball Control: Dribbling Techniques
In this lesson, students will focus on mastering ball control through dribbling drills such as close control dribbling and cone weaving. They will enhance their ability to maneuver the ball with precision and agility, essential for effective play.
Perfecting the Pass: Passing and Teamwork
Students will delve into the fundamentals of passing, practicing short passes, long passes, and one-touch passing to improve their accuracy and teamwork. This lesson emphasizes coordination and communication, vital for successful team play.
Shooting for Success: Scoring Techniques
In this session, students will practice various shooting techniques, including power shots, finesse shots, and volleys. They will learn how to strike the ball effectively to improve their scoring proficiency and confidence in front of the goal.
Defensive Mastery: Positioning and Tackling
This lesson centers on defensive skills, teaching students the importance of proper positioning and effective tackling. Through drills and exercises, they'll improve their ability to guard opponents and prevent scoring opportunities.
Agility on the Field: Footwork and Movement
Students will work on enhancing their footwork and overall movement through agility drills and shadow play. This lesson focuses on quick, precise movements that are crucial for both offensive and defensive play in soccer.
Course Format
BAM's Sports Programming is designed to align with SHAPE America's National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging approach to physical education. Each lesson follows a structured format that includes a Warm-up, Technical Drills, Reinforcing Game, and Scrimmages, providing a well-rounded experience that promotes skill development, fitness, and fun.
Warm-up: Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up to prepare students' bodies for physical activity, enhancing flexibility, and reducing the risk of injury.
Technical Drills: Students then move on to technical drills, focusing on the fundamental skills required for each sport. These drills are designed to improve motor skills, coordination, and technique, providing a solid foundation for game play.
Reinforcing Game: Following the drills, students participate in a reinforcing game that allows them to apply their newly acquired skills in a fun and supportive environment. This segment emphasizes teamwork, strategic thinking, and practical application of skills.
Scrimmages: The lesson culminates in scrimmages, where students engage in friendly, competitive play. This not only reinforces the skills learned but also encourages sportsmanship, fair play, and a love for the game.
Durable Skills Reinforcements: Throughout each lesson, BAM integrates durable skills reinforcements, focusing on critical life skills such as communication, leadership, and perseverance. These elements ensure that students not only grow physically but also develop important social and emotional competencies.
This comprehensive course format ensures that BAM's Sports Programming not only meets educational standards but also provides a dynamic and enjoyable experience that fosters a lifelong passion for physical activity.
Our Instructors Are Our Top Asset
At BAM!, our vision for innovative K-8 education extends beyond just curriculum; it encompasses the educators who bring that curriculum to life. Selecting & training our educators is a continuous and meticulous process, ensuring they are not just equipped with subject matter expertise but also the skills to inspire and connect with students on a personal level.
- 100% adult educators recruited from prestigious universities ( No CITs at BAM!)
- Highly refined interview and background check process
- Extensive training that goes well beyond curriculum & classroom management
- Ongoing year-round opportunities to teach in our summer camp. After-school, and structured recess programs.