Research has uncovered that South Australians aren’t active enough. Leading South Australian, not-for-profit organisation and authority in many facets of children’s lives, Nature Play SA, has launched a resource that is aimed at encouraging children to be more active.
Broken down into three separate lists, Nature Play SA collectively gathered 56 activities for children to try. This particular list cites 26 sporting activities every South Aussie kid should try before turning 14.
Nature Play SA, CEO, Sarah Sutter said “What makes this resource unique is the children’s voice and inclusivity and the fact it was created by children between the ages of 7 and 14.
“The list of 56 things includes sports, time in outdoors, and activities for wellbeing in nature.
“To change the inactivity levels, State and Local Government, the sport and recreation sector, clubs and community groups all have an important role to play, and we are continuously working on programs to support this movement.”
Nature Play SA is well and truly supporting this State Government mission to increase children’s activeness by launching this new resource and campaign.
“Sport and the great outdoors is for everyone of all abilities and SA has inclusion at the forefront of many sports,” Ms Sutter said.
“Being active outdoors is important for everyone everywhere and taking time out in nature is important for our wellbeing.”
- Football – Kick a check side from the pocket and/or shoot from less than 45 degrees out.
- Basketball – Complete a layup from both sides of the ring or complete a reverse layup
- Cricket – Hit a boundary
- Soccer – Successfully shoot top corner of the goal from a dribble
- Netball – Be able to play all positions
- Swimming – Maser the butterfly stroke or a stroke you find difficult
- Tennis – Have a rally using forehand and backhand
- Rugby – Complete a two-handed carry before the defensive line
- Volleyball – Try an overarm serve
- Gymnastics – Complete a handstand against a wall or with a partner and/or complete a single balance using your hands, knees, feet or attempt a partner balance
- Athletics – Complete a track circuit of your choice (100m, 200m, 400, 800m, 1500m) and set your own personal best
- Surfing/Bodyboarding – Duck dive under a wave
- Golf – Shoot under a hundred in an 18 hole golf course
- Cycling – Ride a distance that challenges your ability and work on setting a personal best
- Martial Arts – See if you can achieve a belt promotion, break a board, or learn a complex hold in a martial art such as Taekwondo or Judo
- Dancing – Choreograph your own dance in a genre that interests you using different dance moves
- Skateboarding and scooting – Challenge yourself with a new skill
- Lawn Bowls – Attempt drawing a ‘resting toucher’
- Archery – Be able to shoot at a maximum distance of 40 metres and stay focused for up to 2 hours
- Ultimate Frisbee – Throw a forehand flick
- Hockey – Be able to receive, block and drag and flick into goals
- Baseball – Throw a ball 30metres or hit a ball that’s been pitched to you
- Table Tennis – Practice your skills by balancing a table tennis ball on a bat, then bouncing it 10 times on the forehand and 10 times on the backhand without dropping it
- Touch Football – Score a try
- Softball – Make a home run
- Goalball – Try this unique sport designed for athletes with vision impairment
For more information, visit the Nature Play SA website.
