About

Motor skill learning is an essential educational component in early child development. The need to expose young children to practices which challenge, excite and motivate young learners to become physically literate in the present era is crucial. This need is evident in the holistic learning outcomes designed for children in the early years. The early years and primary physical Educational curriculum highlights the need to develop motor skill competency, however due to limiting factors children are not being equipped with these essential skills. Presenting motor skills in creative and innovative practices is one way to raise the appeal factor of such skills making them more fun and multi-dimensional for learners. For this purpose the Institute for Physical Education and Sport (IPES) at the University of Malta is organising a two day practical workshop titled; Creative & Innovative Motor Skill Learning in Early years PE.

This workshop will be held at IPES on the 16 - 17 October 2025. Dominique Chiquet; founder of the motor skill learning academy in Switzerland and a mastermind behind innovative and creative motor skill learning will be delivering these workshops. This is an opportunity not to miss out on for all primary physical Education teachers and coaches working with young children.

About the workshops: Why should you not miss out?

The Motor Skill Learning workshop provides practical strategies and curriculum resources to transform teaching and engage children aged 3-7.

You'll gain from this workshop:

• Motivation and inspiration.
• Lasting teaching skills and curriculum.
• 100% hands-on learning (no lectures).

Workshop Focus:

• 150+ ready-to-use games and activities to keep your student engaged.
• 1 Year access to four P.E. curriculums for ages 3-7 with step-by-step guidance (valued at €199).
• Outcome-driven activity design.
• Activity progressions from simple games and aids.
• Game-based approach advantages and game creation.

Foundational Knowledge:

• Effective lesson structuring: developmental stages, versatility, storytelling, game-based approaches.
• Maximizing "time on task" for successful coaching.
• "Skill zone" utilization for accelerated skill development.
• Importance of motor skill development for young children's sport participation, potential, and enjoyment. Progression from motor skills to coordination to sport-specific skills, emphasizing early experiences and skill development over genetics.