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KK Women's and Children's Hospital is the first in Singapore to present 'Children on the Move', a movement programme for children aged four years old and above. The programme caters to children who encounter difficulties learning and performing fundamental movement skills appropriate for their age, such as running, jumping, skipping, throwing and catching. |
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Customised to each child’s individual needs, it is designed to improve the child’s physical fitness and fundamental movement skills through participation in physical activities in a fun, positive and supervised environment.
Children who will benefit from the exercise programme fall into three groups:
• Children with learning and neuromuscular disabilities
• Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• Children with medical conditions but no movement challenges or disabilities
The programme aims to:
• Provide children with special needs the opportunity to participate in physical activities in a fun and supervised environment
• Improve the child’s fundamental movement skills, coordination and physical fitness
• Improve the child’s confidence and self-esteem
• Improve disease management through exercise training
Who is it for?
The programme is suitable for any child aged four years old and above, with medical conditions such as:
• Autism
• Respiratory problems
• Mild mental retardation
• Stable heart conditions
• Diabetes
• Poor fitness after a major illness (e.g. cancer or surgery etc)
• Asthma
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Obesity
• Developmental dyspraxia
• Developmental coordination disorder
Programme Outline
• Entry assessment (fitness and motor skills) carried out by the
kinesiologist (human movement specialist) and exercise physiologist. A report will be provided to the parent.
• A minimum of 12 weekly exercise sessions, one-to-one coaching for at least the first six sessions. Group sessions (trainer ratio 1:2, 1:3 or 1:4) may be considered for suitable children.
• Home exercise plan will be given to parents.
• Final evaluation outcome will be provided to parents and referring doctor at the end of the programme.
Appointments
To make an appointment, please call Central Appointments: 6294 4050.
• A doctor’s referral is needed for the child to enrol in the programme. Alternatively, an appointment can be made for the child to see the doctor at the Sports Medicine Clinic.
• For children who are currently seeing a paediatrician in KK Hospital, referral can be made through the child’s paediatrician. No consultation with the sports physician is required.
Hula hoops and bean bags are used as equipment
to help children improve their motor skills | |
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