Age & Stage

Children (5-8 Years)

Movement program for children ages 5-8 addressing agility foundations, bilateral coordination, flexibility maintenance before growth spurts, and sport sampling readiness assessment.

Clinical note: This is the ideal age for movement literacy — not sport specialization. All activities should be multi-sport, play-based, and non-competitive. Do not impose adult training models. Flexibility is naturally high — the goal is maintenance, not gains. Celebrate effort and fun, not performance.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Squat Pattern
2 Single Leg Balance
3 Overhead Squat
4 Hip Internal Rotation
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Straight Leg Raise

Risk Factors Assessed

Squat Pattern
Single Leg Balance
Hip Internal Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Children (5-8 Years) assessment include?
The assessment covers Squat Pattern, Single Leg Balance, Overhead Squat, Hip Internal Rotation with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Children (5-8 Years) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for children (5-8 years) with 6 targeted tests, age_stage-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Children (5-8 Years) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Children (5-8 Years) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Age & Stage
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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