Exercise Book: SoccerFit Curriculum for Preschoolers and Young Kids
Exercise Daily Magazine proudly presents the SoccerFit Curriculum β a dynamic, science-backed fitness program designed for preschoolers to early elementary children (ages 3β6). As part of the EDM Academy, this curriculum bridges physical literacy, play-based fitness, and foundational soccer skills to help kids grow strong β physically and mentally.
πββοΈ Why SoccerFit?
The pandemic revealed just how essential movement is to a childβs development β and how many lacked access. SoccerFit responds to that gap with joyful, structured, daily activity that kids love β and parents and fitness trainers trust.
- β Age-appropriate for kids aged 3β6
- β Used by parents, fitness instructors, and school programs
- β Available as a 6-week downloadable PDF or Amazon print version
π Whatβs Included in the Program?
- β½ Soccer basics: dribbling, shooting, fun facts & sports history
- π― Space awareness, locomotor & non-locomotor skills
- π Nutrition & food education built into every session
- π§ Yoga & stretching routines with fun rhymes and games
- π A printable fitness journal to track progress and motivation
All kids stay active β no waiting in lines, ever!
π― 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 5β6 minutes
- Bathroom breaks, labeled water bottles, and sticker systems
- Instructor CPR/first aid strongly encouraged
π§ Sample Weekly Flow
- Start: Warm-up & locomotor skills
- Middle: Throwing, balancing, kicking, teamwork drills
- End: Yoga poses, story-based stretching, daily nutrition tip
β Built-In Progress Journal
- π Space to log each weekβs activities & milestones
- π Nutrition facts learned
- π Soccer & yoga skills practiced
Everything is designed to be easy, printable, trackable, and fun β for both children and adults.
π Nutrition Made Fun
Each day ends with a simple nutrition conversation like:
βFrench toast and a fruit smoothie is a strong start to your day!β
By pairing physical movement with healthy food education, kids absorb lifelong wellness habits without even realizing theyβre learning!
β½ Inspiring Fun Facts
SoccerFit keeps sessions exciting with stories like:
Did you know Brazilβs Martinho Origen juggled a soccer ball nonstop for 19 hours and 30 minutes?
π Part of the EDM Academy Curriculum Hub
SoccerFit is EDM Academyβs flagship fitness program. Upcoming curriculums include:
- π§ββοΈ YogaPlay (ages 5β10)
- πͺ Core Crew (ages 7β12)
- π― 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.