The Essentials of Running Children’s Sport

Quality Factors of Children’s Sport 

This course follows the Finnish Olympic Committee’s quality factors for Children’s physical activity. The goal of these quality factors is to enable every child to have an active lifestyle and the prerequisites to develop into a good athlete. 

To reach these goals, you always want cooperation with the instructor, the club and home. The aim is to create an environment where children can develop both physically and socially through sports.

Enthusiasm for Sports = “I want to do it again!”

• The child has fun while training
• The child gets to play and compete
• The child can freely try out new things
• The child feels they belong
• The environment is inspiring and encourages learning

Physical Capacity = “I was dripping with sweat!”

• The activity takes into consideration the children’s individual development
• The child gets to exercise mobility, strength, speed and endurance
• Sufficient physical activity daily
• Load and rest are balanced

Versatile Skills = “Look, I learned it!”

• The child tries and practices new skills in many different ways
• The environment is stimulating
• Individual learning is supported

Physically Active Lifestyle = “We do this at home too!”

• Part of daily life of the family
• Regular daily routine
• The adults lead by example

The three pillars of children’s physical well being

These pillars work together to support children’s physical well-being, promoting healthy growth, development, and lifestyle habits. By focusing on these areas, parents and sports can help children build a strong foundation for lifelong health and wellness.

• Activity
  • Fun
  • Diverse
  • Daily
  • Sufficiently

• Nutrition
  • Good food
  • Varied diet
  • Daily
  • Sufficiently

• Rest
  • Quality sleep
  • Daily
  • Sufficiently