- Definition
Agility is how quickly and accurately your child can change direction or body position while moving, like dodging a ball or quickly turning around.
A soccer player weaving between opponents while keeping control of the ball is using agility.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Agility is like being a character in a video game who has to quickly dodge, jump, and change direction to get through a level.
Ask your child: Think of a sport you play; where do you need to change direction fast?
Common mix-up: Many people think agility is just about running fast. It’s actually about combining that speed with the control to change direction quickly and accurately.
Examples
- A tennis player moving side-to-side and forward-and-back to return shots.
- A dancer performing a routine that involves quick changes in movement and direction.
agility is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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