Want to develop physical and emotional strength to help manage life’s challenges?
Come and try for free, no pressure introduction session. Would you like support for your child / young person / student to improve and develop: Social connections? Concentration? Self-esteem? Classroom focus? Exploring new activities? Coordination?
Jump Smart is a program of movement and sensory development. It is not pitched as therapy as not every family or student want therapy, some just want to participate in activity. Sessions are based on developing the brain and body together. Working on basic physical movements and adding sensory experiences; this supports the brain to become more mature, integrated, and efficient.
Jump Smart started in 2020 as a fledgling idea to offer students with an alternative to mainstream sports. I have been delighted to see the growth and ongoing support from the community.
There are now 2 bases in operation; Rangiora (Empire Athletics) and Christchurch (Circotica circus school). Both facilities offer a safe space to move and be yourself. Sessions are typically run in an individual setting as most students thrive with individualised support and tailored activities. The fun and motivating equipment promotes a place to explore the joys of movement and physical activity. In this environment we work on physical, social, and emotional skills in a safe and dynamic way.
Benefits of the sessions? Physical improvements in:
balance and coordination
body and spatial awareness
fitness and strength
fine and gross motor skills
Other Improvements:
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Confidence and self-esteem
Self-regulation of emotion
Improved Resilience
Who is this for? Sessions can cater for all ages and abilities, neurodiverse, ASD, Sensory Processing Disorders and many more. Sessions are 30-60 minutes, must be booked in advance. 1:1 (advised for first term) or group sessions where suitable.
Who runs the sessions? Kate Wallace is a Physiotherapist specialising in movement and sensory integration. Kate has many years of professional and personal experience in the disability sector. Kate can also support with therapy specific needs, Sensory Assessments and Dyspraxia Assessments.
Funding can be advised, please let us know and we can support. This program is not therapy and does meet criteria for the updated individualised funding requirements, may depend upon your providor. Some families use the sessions as respite and others use it for physical activity or independence development.
