The Benefits of Aussie Rules

What are the health, physical, mental and social benefits of the Aussie Rules Schools program for children?

Children benefit through the Program in many ways:

• Children learn the fundamental physical skills for the future physical activity and sports participation.
• Children learn the basic of fitness conditioning, including how to train and practice.
• Children learn the basic principles and importance of health and nutrition.
• Through specially arranged physical activities and games, some very important mental and psychological skills are nurtured. These include self – motivation, self responsibility, self management, persistence, resilience and a “best effort always” attitude.
• Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others.
• Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health and overall well-being.
• Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory enhanced creativity and better learning problem solving and attitude capabilities