Young Athletes

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Young Athletes is an early childhood sports and play program of Special Olympics designed to help children with and without intellectual disabilities develop motor, social, and cognitive skills through inclusive activities.

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Young Athletes canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Special Olympics program
early childhood sports and play program
activityType group activities
individual skill practice
structured play
unstructured play
affiliatedWith Special Olympics
surface form: Special Olympics International
focusesOnSkill balancing
catching
coordination
flexibility
jumping
kicking
running
spatial awareness
strength
throwing
hasComponent activity guide for facilitators
equipment recommendations
progression of skill levels
hasGoal develop cognitive skills
develop motor skills
develop social skills
prepare children for future sports participation
promote inclusive play
implementedIn Special Olympics
surface form: Special Olympics local programs

community centers
early childhood programs
schools
involves caregiver participation
coach or facilitator guidance
family participation
isInclusiveOf children with intellectual disabilities
children without intellectual disabilities
promotesValue acceptance of differences
confidence building
inclusion
social interaction
servesChildrenWith intellectual disabilities
servesChildrenWithout intellectual disabilities
sponsoredBy Special Olympics
supportsDomain cognitive development
communication skills
physical development
school readiness
social-emotional development
targetAgeRange 2 to 7 years
targetPopulation young children
usesMethod play-based activities
sports-related games

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Special Olympics offersProgram Young Athletes