Grade 2s get a handle on some cool hockey skills
BEVERLEY – The Grade 2s at Bridge School are learning to play hockey to improve their mental, physical, emotional and social skills.
They have learnt proper grips and posture, ball and stick control, receiving/trapping, dribbling, passing and shooting.
Hockey benefits a child in a myriad of ways including physically, emotionally and mentally.
It is excellent excercise and requires a high level of coordination. Regularly playing can develop a child's gross motor skills which leads to improvement with
Ashton Cornforth and the other Grade 2s at the Bridge School have been introduced to the fundamentals of hockey this term.
They have learnt proper grips and posture, ball and stick control, receiving/trapping, dribbling, passing and shooting. Hockey benefits a child in a myriad of ways, including physically, emotionally and mentally. It is fantastic exercise. Hockey requires a high level of coordination; regularly playing can develop a child’s gross motor skills which leads to improvement with the more difficult fine motor skills, and improves eye-hand coordination, which can translate to a better understanding of spatial relationships. It also requires strength, something that can benefit a child in whatever activity he or she pursues. Stronger muscles improve endurance and create stronger bones. It improves character. Hockey is a team sport, children who play learn the value of working with others. They figure out how to rely on teammates and understand that cooperation is key to success. Children in hockey teams experience a team spirit that encourages trust, responsibility and sportsmanship. Finally, it also improves mental agility as it helps with concentration. Being able to concentrate while playing will make it easier to concentrate while learning.
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