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Hi “Kidi-Sporters”….

My name is Alison Critchley, and I have been running the Port Elizabeth Kidi-Sportz franchise since the end of 2008.

*A little bit about Kidi-Sportz PE….
Port Elizabeth is riddled with over 100 preschools, playschools, and crèches. With PE being home to so many athletic parents, it is such a wonderful opportunity, as a kidi-sportz coach, to help introduce children into the world of sport and be at the frontline helping them to develop, reach milestones, and move onto their school years with an excellent base in basic sporting abilities and fine/gross motor skills. Watching each child grow, learn, and improve in each skill that is shown to them, as well as resolve personal fears, is the most rewarding feeling one could imagine. It is also extremely satisfying being able to assist both teachers and parents when dealing with a child that may require slightly more attention. But once given the support and guidance they require, you see that child flourish in leaps and bounds, showing potential that may have been missed had it not been for their involvement in Kidi-sportz. My favourite part of each lesson, is seeing the absolute excitement on the children’s faces as they wait in anticipation to see what fun activities we are going to get up to. Working with children is a dream come true, as they are my absolute passion, the future stars of tomorrow, and I’m so privileged to be a part of that!

*A little bit about me….
I am a qualified Therapeutic Massage Therapist, and as part of my 3year training programme, I studied Anatomy and Physiology, which gives me a well-rounded knowledge of what the human body consists of, and how it was designed to function. Also included in my studies were Pathology and Nutrition, which also gives me a wonderful understanding of what can go wrong with the body, and how a healthy active lifestyle can assist our bodies in order for them to reach their optimum performances. This, for me, has highlighted the importance of physical activities in a young person’s life, and what an advantage it is for them to have a programme like Kidi-sportz that teaches them such valuable skills at such a young age, all of which are required to be learnt for future success in studies, career opportunities, and sporting achievements .
I then went on to complete a course in Natural Pregnancy and child development, and this has given me such a super advantage working so closely with children between the ages of 18 months and 7 years.
I am also a yoga instructor, which allows me to understand balance, muscle strength, stress levels, and how important breathing and body awareness is in our day to day living. Teaching children the simple exercise of breathing is a skill they certainly shouldn’t do without.
Being a tri-athlete myself, I too practice a very physical lifestyle, as keeping fit is crucial for a healthy future. And make no mistake, each Kidi-sportz lesson certainly tests my fitness levels, but Gosh it’s a whole HEAP OF FUN!!!

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Alison Critchley – Port Elizabeth
Cell:  084 409 7146
Tel/Fax: 041 582 3884
E-mail: alison@kidisportz.co.za
Website: www.kidisportz.co.za

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