Active Movement Newsletter

Here are some details from the latest Active Movement newsletter:

Welcome! Hi, I am Jenny Dravitzki, the Active Movement Advisor for the Nelson and Tasman districts, based at Sport Tasman. I have lived in Nelson for 5 years and am the mother of 3 boys under 8. As a junior State swimmer and sailor I have a strong background in movement, technique and endurance. I have been a practicing nurse and midwife for the last 17 years. Midwifery, being a mother and specializing in neonates has been the catalyst to foster my passion for child development and child health. Running a GymbaRoo franchise in the Nelson region has given me the theoretical and practical skills to work with children under 5 years.
My vision for Active Movement in Nelson/Tasman is to introduce the philosophy by working alongside parents, caregivers, early childhood providers and educators, stimulating them with ideas, tips, support, research and resources to enable them to utilise the skills they already have. Active Movement is not about delivering a programme or creating extra work but increasing the range of movement in the activities that we are already doing. This year I will be organizing a series of workshops related to Active Movement and its resources for parents and anyone who works with children under 5. I also wish to develop an information database on post natal and pre school activities that are available in the region. If you have any ideas on themes for workshops that would be useful to you please email me on activemovement@nel.sporttasman.org.nz or call me on (03)546 3306.
All the best for 2006!
Jenny Dravitzki

Encouraging Movement in Babies
These two hour workshops focus on the importance of movement for babies and will cover developmental activities from birth to walking. Some active participation is required so bring a doll to practice on! Objectives of the workshop are to:

• ensure everyone understands what Active Movement is and how to access the resource
• ensure everyone knows why movement is so important for babies and under 5’s
• to give parents, caregivers and early childhood educators lots of ideas for activities

DATE: Tuesday 2 May 2006
TIME: 12.00—2.00pm OR 7.00-9.00pm
WHERE: Tasman Recreational Resource Centre – 9 Cambridge St, Richmond
COST: Workshops are FREE to attend

PLAY-GYM A GREAT SUCCESS
Sport Tasman recently hosted a two day Play-Gym workshop focussed on fundamental movement patterns as the building blocks for all movement. Skills such as balance, rotation, manipulation and locomotion are necessary for successful participation in physical activity and to help stimulate brain function. Many thanks to Nelson City Council for helping to make this course possible with a grant from the Nelson City Physical Activity Fund.

Piggybacks Activity Sessions
Piggy Back your babe while you get fit at the ASB Aquatic Centre.Outdoor walking (with buggies/strollers) followed by a water based fitness session.
Tuesday mornings 10.00am – 12.00pm – $10.00 per class
Babysitting provided whilst you are in the pool. For bookings/information phone (03) 543 9755.

Active Movement Database
GET YOURSELF LISTED!
YES, I would like to be on the database and be informed about future Active Movement workshops and events
YES, I would be interested in hosting an Active Movement session for early childhood educators/parents education groups
Send your Name, Organisation (If applicable), Address, Telephone, Facsimile, Email and return your details to activemovement@nel.sporttasman.org.nz or PHONE Jenny Dravitzki on (03) 546 3306

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