Sensitive Periods and Critical Stages in the Development of Motor Abilities and Skills (FMS)
Sports & Coaching
China 2025
Are we missing the most important windows in a child’s physical development?
This session dives into the sensitive and critical periods for developing each Fundamental Motor Skill (FMS). These are key stages—often between the ages of 5–7 and 7–12—when children are most ready to develop skills like speed, agility, balance, coordination, and strength.
We’ll go beyond naming the skills and explore:
- When each component of a skill (e.g., acceleration, reaction time, movement frequency) is most responsive to training
- Why missing these periods can limit a child’s future potential
- Ways to align teaching and activities with these natural developmental windows
Many PE programs cover the what—this session focuses on the when. Ideal for Primary and Middle School PE teachers who want to fine-tune their approach using developmental science.
Let’s unlock every child’s physical potential—by teaching smarter, not just harder.
Conference Edition:
China 2025
China 2025
Job Role Applicability:
Tags:
- Curriculum Planning
Type of Session:
Presentation
Presentation
Most applicable to educators working in the following areas:
- Lower Elementary [Age 4 - 6]
- Upper Elementary [Age 8 - 10]
- Middle School [Age 11 - 13]
