Learn to move, move to learn!
Introduction:
SchoolScape, in partnership with Montessori Sports, Netherlands, is delighted to present the Montessori Sports Fundamental Course. This hybrid course equips educators, parents, and school heads with the tools to seamlessly integrate sports into Montessori environments, across all age groups, enhancing a child’s holistic growth for all four planes of development.
Course Details
Expert-led learning:
Designed to provide a deep understanding of how sports align with Montessori principles, focusing on the holistic development of children.
- Faculty team from the Netherlands
- 57 videos
- 5 questionnaires
- 3 observation assignments
- 6 self-practice assignments
- 1 final assignment
Comprehensive Curriculum
The course covers essential topics such as movement development, the prepared sports environment, and the role of adults in guiding sports sessions.
A. Introduction
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- Welcome to the course
- A message from Lynne Lawrence (CEO of AMI)
- Outline and objectives
- About Ruben Jongkind
- About Patrick Oudejans
- About Heidi Philippart
B. Montessori and Sports
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- Who was Maria Montessori?
- The Montessori educational philosophy
- Montessori versus traditional education
- The history of sports
- About movement and sports
- Analysis of sports in Montessori
C. The Importance of Sports in Contemporary Society
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- Sports as a point of interest
- Benefits of sports
- Why do sports in Montessori?
D. Systems of Sports Education
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- Traditional sports education
- Montessori sports education
E. Movement Development
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- The approach to movement
- First plane (0-6)
- Second plane (6-12)
- Third plane (12-18)
- Fourth plane (18-24)
- The four planes of development and sports
- The Montessori Sports curriculum
- The approach to movement
F. Preparing the Sports Environment
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- Principles of the prepared sports environment
- Prepared sports materials
G. The Role of the Adult in the Sports Environment
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- The prepared adult
- Observation
- Historical facts of observation
- Observation in sports
- Lesson planning
H. Examples of Different Learning Environments in Sports
I. Conclusion and Evaluation
Practical applications:
Learn how to create engaging sports environments, present sports activities to children, and conduct observations to support child development.
Assignments:
You will receive the following assignments to complete each chapter:
- Questionnaires
- Practice own sports skills (send in videos)
- Observations (not every chapter)
You can upload all these assignments on the Montessori Sports online course platform. A Montessori Sports team member will evaluate your assignments.
Your final assignment is a presentation of a sports activity to a group of children or an individual child.
Besides this, you have to write a paper in which you explain how the Montessori theory applies to that activity.
Certification Requirements:
To obtain the Montessori Sports Fundamentals certificate all assignments will be checked and approved* by the Montessori Sports team.
After the final assignments are approved, the participant will receive the certificate by email.
*If the assignments are not approved, the participant needs to complete an alternative assignment that we will send by email
🔗Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey of active engagement with Montessori Sports Fundamental Course in collaboration with SchoolScape
India
Plus 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax) by the Government of India
International
Kick-off Date Onsite
Tuesday, 15th Oct 2024
Venue
Annaswamy Mudaliar School
59 Moore Road Pulikeshi Nagar
Bengaluru 560 005 India
Timings
13.00 – 17.00 IST
End date
Thursday, 12th Dec 2024
Duration
40 hrs course to be completed in 3 months
Online (from the comfort of your space!)
Self-directed learning with continuous guidance and support is just a click away
Why Attend?
The Montessori Sports Fundamentals course is designed to apply Montessori principles to sports education.
It emphasizes child-centered learning, where the focus is on developing motor skills, coordination, and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
This approach caters to all planes of development of the children, typically in early childhood and elementary education settings, and supports their overall development through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
Relevant Reference:
Emphasizing the significance of movement and adverse effects of ‘inactive’ lifestyles: Survey reveals…………20 crore (200 million) Indians are living an ‘inactive’ life, with girls in cities most affected…..
Who to Attend?
The course is significant for educators, PE teachers, coaches, parents and school heads who want to integrate the Montessori approach into sports and physical education.
It aims to create an environment where children learn through exploration and play, fostering a love for movement and helping them develop physical, social, and emotional skills in a supportive way.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand how sports contribute to child development across different age groups.
Acquire skills to guide and mentor children through sports activities.
Learn how to set up and manage Montessori sports environments effectively.
Meet Jip Bartels (video)
Jip Bartels is the Co-Founder & Trainer of Montessori Sports. He is a former professional player for the AFC Ajax youth academy and Dutch national youth teams. He brings over 20 years of experience as an athlete and youth coach to the programme. He holds a Bachelor for Organizational Science (Honors) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam.
After developing and pioneering Montessori Sports Programmes in Australia, Jip has continued the global mission of Montessori Sports from his home in Amsterdam alongside colleagues Ruben Jongkind and Patrick Oudejans. Jip holds the AMI 6-12 Montessori Orientation (2018), AMI Administration (2023) and AMI Core Principles (2024) certificates.
He is a social and disciplined man who believes that sports is a key to develop the human potential. The aim of Montessori Sports is to bring a student-centered approach to sports environments and to integrate sports into the core of child development.