Stages of Development 5 and 6 year Olds
Physically:
They have a basic foundation for leg, arm, core, and abdominal development, but they still lack a lot of strength.
Expectations:
· Struggle with multiple kicks beyond five reps.
· Stumble when trying to control their body in motion, such as switching feet and kicking.
· Have trouble with strength in exercises beyond ten reps.
Goals:
· Demonstrate BALANCE by performing high repetitions of kicks without putting their foot down.
· Show good CONTROL with their body while keeping it in motion.
· Demonstrate good FITNESS by applying technique in exercises beyond ten reps.
Intellectually:
They typically have a hard time retaining beyond three commands.
Expectations:
· Have a hard time remembering a large amount of information at one time.
· Have a hard time processing order beyond three commands.
· Have a hard time performing multiple physical left and right applications at one time.
Goals:
· Demonstrate good FOCUS by processing a large amount of information at one time.
· Demonstrating good MEMORY by retaining three or more commands at once, and beyond while staying in order.
· Demonstrating COORDINATION by performing various left and right commands with a variety of different strikes and kicks combinations.
Emotionally:
They are in tune with their emotions, but will act silly when they are nervous or excited. They build most of their confidence through making adults proud.
Expectations:
· Act silly, even though they know better, especially when working with their peers.
· Act silly or scared when they have to act out something.
Goals:
· Maintain DISCIPLINE when working with others.
· Demonstrate confidence when performing activities that require “acting.”
Socially:
They enjoy the spotlight, but tend to lack proper sportsmanship.
Expectations:
· Will get upset when they do not win, get over-excited when they do win, and cheat if they can get away with it.
· Try to get as much of your attention as possible, such as interrupting you when you are speaking.
· Boys prefer to work with boys, and girls prefer to work with girls.
Goals:
· Demonstrating good TEAMWORK in competitive situations.
· Show self-control as a means to make you proud, such as raising their hand versus interrupting others.
· Be more open to work with others of the opposite sex.
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