Fit Stars program
Fun cross-curricular fitness sessions for schools and nurseries.
With lots of fact-finding and interaction the children will consolidate their learning through individual movement, team-games and adventure story-telling. By harnessing their imagination, the children are compelled to join in each activity to complete the fun adventure and their mission to be a ‘Fit Star’!
Examples of
Cross-Curricular skills covered
English: rhymes and songs to move to, and adventure-story creation
Maths: counting repetitions of a movement, timing movement, counting backwards and times tables
Science: ways to keep our body healthy
Art: topic-specific simple craft which can then be worn or used in the fitness session
Examples of P.E. skills covered
Running, jumping, throwing and catching
Balance, agility and coordination
Strength and flexibility
Movement patterns
Team games
Services Available
In-person sessions: contact me to discuss themes and prices for:
1-off events cross-curricular events
regular classes as part of P.E.
before/after school clubs
Lesson plans: if you want to deliver ‘Fit Stars’ sessions yourself lesson plans are being developed. Bundle deals will be available.
We use a wide range of fun, relevant topics and themes.
New themed workouts are always being developed and bespoke options are possible. Let us know what you and your students are interested in and we’ll deliver!
Contact us for details
An example of a Fit Stars session
Explorers series: Christopher Columbus
The Craft: origami sailor hat. Susan can do this with the children or we provide instructions for it to be done before the session.
The introduction with Susan asking the children questions about what they have been learning about.
Warm-up: simple moves or games to get the children moving - run, skip, side step or lunge to different corners that have been designated as different countries - and listening out for instructions
Teamwork game: after more questions about the topic another active game will be played demonstrating how teamwork is essential in many parts of life e.g. sailors (children) passing cargo (beanbags) to each other without dropping it in the sea!
Main adventure: after a short discussion where children may suggest their own moves we put the facts we’ve discussed into an adventure where common bodyweight moves are disguised as actions to help us complete the mission. E.g. climbing the rigging (high knees running), crashing waves (squat jumps)
Games and activities e.g. sitting in team lines, rowing to shore.
Stretching and discussion of facts and activities
Primary School Reviews
“I liked running to the different countries!”
— Albie, Year 2 pupil
“It was like an adventure”
“We played a team game, passing and throwing bean bags, and we pretended we were loading the boat ready for the journey.”
— Barney, Year 2 pupil
“It was great to see children learning through fitness.”
“This term Year 2 have been learning all about Explorers. On Monday, in PE, the children found out all about Christopher Columbus and his journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Su from Family Fitness, taught the children all about Columbus's journey whilst keeping them moving and active throughout. Thank you Su for such a fantastic lesson, it was great to see all the children learning through fitness.”
— Year 2 teacher
Nursery School Reviews
“Susan was all prepared for the session, going through children’s’ interests and the current theme with myself beforehand. Susan took on board everything discussed and was full of recourses and activity ideas on the day. Everything went into plan and the children loved their time with Susan.
Susan was extremely friendly and the children and staff both warmed up to her very quickly. She has a very natural approach towards the children and followed her instructions eagerly.
Although the space provided was not big enough, Susan however adapted to this and still managed to use the space effectively and achieve the outcome of the activity.
The use of music was great and appropriate as the children really enjoyed moving their bodies to the rhythm and following the instructions better.
Children abilities were considered throughout and Susan was able to assign members of staff where more support were needed for the children while she was leading the group.
I think such exercise experiences in a fun and musical way when relating to the topic of children’s interest can definitely benefit the children and help with their development. We had children who wouldn’t normally join in mark making or threading activities but the way this session was planned got everyone engaged and they benefited hugely from this experience.”
— Building Blocks Nursery