UK Coaching: Encouraging Safe Variability and Versatility in Movement with the Athletic Skills Model (ASM)
The Athletic Skills Model (ASM) provides coaches with a framework to think about skilful movement across the lifespan, encompassing transfer of learning theories, a concentric and holistic approach, and creating challenging environments. The ASM aims to support the planning, design and implementation of structured programmes that focus on developing versatile movers in a non-linear concentric […]
UK Coaching: Developing Versatile Participants in a Nonlinear Way with the Athletic Skills Model (ASM)
The Athletic Skills Model (ASM) is a practical and scientifically grounded framework that offers coaches a structured approach to designing and implementing a movement programme that develops adaptable and versatile movers. By Dr Martina Navarro1,2 & Alex Beckey1,3 1 The Athletic Skills Model UK 2 University of Portsmouth 3 St Mary’s University Informed by motor […]
Athletic Skills Model: moving differently at Rotterdam (NED)
How one Rotterdam gym is changing the way children move, play and learn through versatile design. In the heart of Rotterdam, tucked between homes, schools and playing fields, lies a gym that doesn’t look or function like any ordinary gym. This is ‘PLAYCE Feijenoord Rotterdam’, an indoor movement space transformed by the Athletic Skills Model […]
A tour around the fields in Rotterdam, Zevenaar, Amersfoort, and Leeuwarden – SPORTACCOM April 2024
A gymnasium with various zones, colors, and asymmetrical shapes on the floor and walls. The PLAYCE indoor concept has been gaining popularity in recent years. What have the experiences been so far? Sportaccom took a tour of the facilities in Rotterdam, Zevenaar, Amersfoort, and Leeuwarden. “Every day, I’m still thrilled when I look at this […]
The Fundamental 10! – The practical implementation of broad motor development and versatile movement
For healthy and enjoyable motor development at every age and every level. Learning to move is important for everyone’s health, well-being, and fitness. It’s the foundation for both a recreational and competitive athletic life. Enjoyment in movement is a key motivator to continue being active, no matter what age. This is fostered through variety and […]
