Last week I mentioned the Five in Five program. Here is a description of the program by Greg Thompson. (Greg is one of the GAIN Faculty member) Greg has done a great job of developing and refining this program. For further information please contact Greg at:
Greg Thompson
K-12 Physical Education Department Chair
Farmington Public Schools
Teacher, Longacre Elementary
34850 Arundel Street
Farmington, MI 48335-4003
(248) 426-4823
gregory.thompson@farmington.k12.mi.us
5 in 5 was designed to integrate the best information available into a short-exposure exercise program that can be used in single 5 exercise modules or combined into longer exercise sessions. At its foundation is the idea that one should strengthen movements, not individual muscles. Also imbedded in the program is the principle that various elements of physical fitness should be combined. So, you will find exercises that create strength, balance and flexibility simultaneously. This “organic” approach to fitness combines physical demands in ways the body will need to use them. The modules were designed so that each five exercise cluster includes several elements that are essential to the development of athleticism:
First, multiple joint movements are the cornerstone of the program. Athletes and people of all ages need muscles to work together as synergists. Strength must be developed from toenails to fingernails along kinetic chains.
Second, each module has exercises that elicit improvement in balance. Athletic development coaches have long understood the importance of developing balance at the same time as strength. One without the other is of limited use.
Third, each module has exercises that move the body in multiple directions. As people move through their daily lives, whether athletes or not, the world throws movement challenges that include bracing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting. The modules are designed to emulate life’s movements, whether you are an aspiring athlete or office worker.
Fourth, each module is designed to improve dynamic flexibility. Regardless of ones age, diminished flexibility can predispose a person to injury. You will find the exercises included in the program will gradually revitalize range of motion.
The exercises are simple and progressive and can be ‘turned up’ (made more difficult) or ‘turned down’ (made easier) to suit any level of attainment and learning. They can be expanded to form parts of a warm-up for sporting environments or can simply play their part in the daily activity requirements of the growing child.
Ward
Thnaks Vern!
Peter
Gents – Earlier this year I read a very moving tribute on this web site to the legendary British coach Wilf Paish. Wilf and his cohorts were nothing short of genius’ because they understood that, intellectually intoxicating as advanced theories of physical education are, nothing beats practical coaching and game playing, especially for those who are just looking to lead an active and healthy life.
Think about what physical education practically means to kids in high school – playing basketball, soccer and learning about the joy of sport. They don’t need to get involved in such esoteric training programs – they just need to play the game
This five in five is far too far in the direction of conceptual rather than contexual.
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