Online Course starts June 6, 2025
The Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course is a 40-hour AMI-accredited program designed to help educators, coaches, and school leaders integrate sports into existing Montessori environments. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, this course provides a structured approach to physical education that aligns with the developmental needs of children across all age groups.
Through theory, practical applications, and guided instruction, participants will learn how to:
- Align sports with Montessori principles, emphasizing self-directed learning and autonomy.
- Design sports environments that complement the prepared Montessori classroom.
- Support movement across the planes of development, recognizing the role of sports in each stage.
- Guide children in sports through observation, encouragement, and intrinsic motivation.
- Enhance the Montessori curriculum with physical education that fosters teamwork, resilience, and lifelong movement skills.
This course is ideal for Montessori educators, PE instructors, coaches, and school leaders looking to seamlessly integrate sports into their existing Montessori programs while maintaining the child-centered approach at the core of Montessori philosophy.
Participants will explore key concepts that bridge Montessori education and sports, including:
🏫 Montessori Education and Sports – Understand how Montessori principles apply to physical education and movement.
🌍 The Importance of Sports in Contemporary Society – Explore the role of sports in child development, socialization, and lifelong health.
🏅 Systems of Sports Education – Gain insights into different models of sports education and how they align with Montessori methods.
🧠 Movement Across the Planes of Development – Learn how children’s movement needs change across different developmental stages.
🏟️ Preparing the Sports Environment – Discover how to design a sports setting that encourages independence, collaboration, and skill development.
👨🏫 Role of the Adult in the Sports Environment – Understand how to guide children in sports using observation, encouragement, and autonomy rather than direct instruction.
Course Details and Schedule
- Dates/Times of live Zoom sessions:
- June 6, 2025, 9am-11am ET
- June 25, 2025, 9am-11am ET
- July 9, 2025, 9am-11am ET
- July 31, 2025, 9am-11am ET
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: $600
- Workload: 40 hours (online sessions above and self-study between each session)
- Led by: Patrick Oudejans / Santiago Nacinovich
