PLAY (Physical Literacy for All Youth) Project 

Address: School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Physical Education Bldg., MUN, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7 

Tel: (709) 864-8143                   
Fax: (709) 864-7531
Website: mun.ca/hkr/events/play/index.php
Youtube: School of HKR 
Facebook: School of HKR
Twitter: @MemorialHKR 

Mandate:

To provide opportunities for young children and their parents/guardians to explore movement activities, and for undergraduate and graduate students to observe and interact with young children in a movement environment. 

Target Population:

Open to all children between walking and their 6th birthday.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

  • **Please note: All PLAY Program sessions have been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.**
  • There is no cost, but registration is required on the morning of sessions and is limited to 40 children. 
  • Designed to promote parental participation as children explore a variety of movement experiences. 
  • Parents should provide assistance and encouragement to their children when necessary, but should allow the children to freely engage in movement exploration. 
  • Students, undergraduate or graduate, will provide supervision throughout the sessions and will ensure that the program environment is challenging and safe. 
  • Parents must be present for the duration of each session and are responsible for maintaining their child/children’s safety, along with the students