Exercise Book: SoccerFit Curriculum for Preschoolers and Young Kids
Exercise Daily Magazine proudly presents the SoccerFit Curriculum โ a dynamic, science-backed fitness program designed for preschoolers to early elementary children (ages 3โ6). As part of the EDM Academy, this curriculum bridges physical literacy, play-based fitness, and foundational soccer skills to help kids grow strong โ physically and mentally.
๐โโ๏ธ Why SoccerFit?
The pandemic revealed just how essential movement is to a childโs development โ and how many lacked access. SoccerFit responds to that gap with joyful, structured, daily activity that kids love โ and parents and fitness trainers trust.
- โ Age-appropriate for kids aged 3โ6
- โ Used by parents, fitness instructors, and school programs
- โ Available as a 6-week downloadable PDF or Amazon print version
๐ Whatโs Included in the Program?
- โฝ Soccer basics: dribbling, shooting, fun facts & sports history
- ๐ฏ Space awareness, locomotor & non-locomotor skills
- ๐ Nutrition & food education built into every session
- ๐ง Yoga & stretching routines with fun rhymes and games
- ๐ A printable fitness journal to track progress and motivation
All kids stay active โ no waiting in lines, ever!
๐ฏ Real-World Teaching Guidelines
Developed with preschool psychology in mind, SoccerFit provides tools and structure to ensure success and fun:
- 30-minute sessions max to match preschooler attention spans
- Activity rotations every 5โ6 minutes
- Bathroom breaks, labeled water bottles, and sticker systems
- Instructor CPR/first aid strongly encouraged
๐ง Sample Weekly Flow
- Start: Warm-up & locomotor skills
- Middle: Throwing, balancing, kicking, teamwork drills
- End: Yoga poses, story-based stretching, daily nutrition tip
โ Built-In Progress Journal
- ๐ Space to log each weekโs activities & milestones
- ๐ Nutrition facts learned
- ๐ Soccer & yoga skills practiced
Everything is designed to be easy, printable, trackable, and fun โ for both children and adults.
๐ Nutrition Made Fun
Each day ends with a simple nutrition conversation like:
โFrench toast and a fruit smoothie is a strong start to your day!โ
By pairing physical movement with healthy food education, kids absorb lifelong wellness habits without even realizing theyโre learning!
โฝ Inspiring Fun Facts
SoccerFit keeps sessions exciting with stories like:
Did you know Brazilโs Martinho Origen juggled a soccer ball nonstop for 19 hours and 30 minutes?
๐ Part of the EDM Academy Curriculum Hub
SoccerFit is EDM Academyโs flagship fitness program. Upcoming curriculums include:
- ๐งโโ๏ธ YogaPlay (ages 5โ10)
- ๐ช Core Crew (ages 7โ12)
- ๐ฏ FitGames (school & community circuit fitness)
All curriculum releases are free to EDM Academy members and available for licensing by youth programs, schools, and public health partners.