Motor Activity Training Program Activity: Stand and March
Motor Activity Training Program Leads to Standing/Marching Steps on Skates
Equipment
Level surface
Railing to hold onto to progress to skating surface
Levels of Assistance
Total Assistance The coach supports or assists the athlete with the entire movement
Partial Assistance The coach may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but not support or assist the athlete in the entire movement
Independent Athlete completes the movement or task without assistance from the coach
Description for the Motor Activity Training Program Roller Skating
Position athlete on floor with legs extended in front of him/her
Practice getting up and down (as if on skates) by rolling over onto knees, putting both hands on one knee with head up and push up and put feet side by side.
While in the standing position, arms should be extended out for balance with knees bent and eyes facing forward.
Practice small marching steps in place
Practice holding one foot, shin height, for 3 seconds, then the other.
Practice marching steps 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)
Lead-up Skills for MATP Roller Skating
Athlete is able to stand in an upright position
Athlete is able to walk 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)
Safety Precautions
Have two coaches help stabilize athletes during early standing activities.
Stay within reach (spotting) athletes at all times.
Start activity training on a non-skid surface such as rubber mats.
