2013 Western Canadian Gymnaestrada
May 25-26, 2013 ~ Nanaimo, BC
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Rick Mc
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Rick Mc
what is physical literacy?
The cynic in me is tempted to answer, yet another Kinesiology ‘buzzword’.
But here’s one definition:
1. Forward somersault1. Can your child do a basic forward somersault (roll) on the floor?
2. Flat-footed squat
Can your child do a flat-footed squat from a standing position and then stand up again? The flat-footed squat is considered a standard test of physical literacy by researchers and health practitioners. This movement indicates a blend of important qualities: flexibility, coordination and balance, not to mention strength.
3. Swim (comfortable in water)
4. Throw a ball
5. Strike an object6. Land from jumping
Watch your child as they jump from a low platform, tree branch or park bench and land on their feet. Do they land with their knees aligned squarely above their feet and flex smoothly into a squat? …
7. One-leg balance test
8. Confidence to try sports
9. Describe a movement skill or activity in wordsActive for Life – 9 ways to tell if your child is physically literate
When I was a student of Kinesiology at University of Calgary in the 1980s, we called our department Physical Education.
And I still prefer that term. 🙂
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Rick Mc
Rec Kid Fit Event at Blue Heron Middle School
Carrie Spender put together a highlights photo montage of a youth “fitness” event in January. Every child from a Washington State school was invited. All the equipment soft, round and safe.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
That 2-day fitness event was sponsored by:
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
Tumbl Trak
Twisters Gymnastics
Port Townsend School DistrictI was responsible for climbing wall and pullover bar. It was astonishing how many students could do pullover without spot by walking up the wall.
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Kara Thorpe
Hey there Rick…
If Tumbl Trak was intrested in a Canadian PLace to stop… you could aways suggest PA. We are working in conncetion with the local school boards to ensure that gymnastics does not die out in schools.LikeLike
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Rick Mc
special needs gymnastics – Fitness Wheel
Tumbl Trak:
Our two days at Blue Heron. Here are the shots of the special needs class having fun with the 8′ fitness wheel.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
That inflatable Fitness Wheel is round, soft and safe. Ideal for the physically and mentally challenged.
It was safe even for the boy who normally wears a bike helmet day-to-day.
Kara Thorpe is discussing. 
Rick Mc
Gymnastics bring a friend week
The most effective way to increase membership, in my experience.
Insurance coverage is the only issue.
Rick Mc
Adult Gymnastics Philippines
Marc Nelson joins adult gymnastics class
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Rick Mc
Tumbl Trak at Blue Heron School
I joined the Tumbl Trak crew for two days working with the Middle School kids.
Great fun. 🙂
… The program incorporates Tumbl Trak equipment, inflatable gear that is used to support gymnastics, cheerleading and dance.
There is a local connection, as company CEO Doug Davis is a Port Townsend resident and donated $20,000 worth of equipment for use at the Port Townsend Recreation Center.
Smaller equipment contributions will be made to several local schools.
Last week, Tumbl Trak sponsored a two-day training exercise that showed the students how to use the equipment — meant to prime the pump for the continuing program.
Blue Heron PE teacher Richard Glaubman is excited about the program, which he sees as a path to developing better exercise habits.
“Lifetime fitness is the goal,” Glaubman said. …
read more – Fun fitness at Port Townsend schools: Not your parents’ PE
Rick Mc
Mismo preschool graphic
Kelley Durbin-Williams shared Mismo Gymnastics’s photo on Facebook.
My very dear friend and colleague, Jake Zeimet, created this amazing new logo to represent the cool things that happen in the preschool gymnastics program at Mismo!
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Tumbl Trak in 2012
I love this video.
No need for you to watch it, though. 🙂
It’s only staff highlights from last year at Tumbl Trak, my favourite equipment manufacturer.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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I’m headed out to Tumbl Trak West end of January. It’s a brainstorming session on new products, new initiatives, for 2013 and beyond.
Recreational Gymnastics 
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