Our Philosophy
Welcome to A Step Ahead Academy, where we believe that mastering the basics of movement is the foundation for a lifetime of physical health, confidence and well-being. Whether you are a parent looking to introduce your child to the joy of movement, or an athlete aiming to enhance your foundational skills, we offer a holistic approach to learning. Our curriculum is grounded in research and designed to nuture every stage of development, from basic movements like running and jumping to more complex skills like agility, coordination and teamwork.
Discover a world of fun & engaging activities at A Step Ahead Academy!
Currently we are only running our Little Big Shots programme for 2-8 year olds. This is a 30 minute class held once per week, over 8 weeks per term at education centers and public locations throughout Tauranga.
Our kids classes are carefully crafted to promote learning fundamental movement skills through play, ensuring that every activity is filled with fun and excitement. Check out our programmes page for booking and further information.
Our Youth Fitness Programme inspires kids aged 8-12 to be active, build strength, and have fun!
COMING SOON!
Led by trained instructors, our Youth Fitness Class offers a safe, fun environment where kids improve strength, coordination, confidence and teamwork. Through a mix of games, exercises, and foundational skills, children develop motor skills, body awareness, and make friends—all while staying active!
Fundamental movement skills
are gross movements such as such as walking, running, throwing, jumping, catching and skipping. These skills are developed during early childhood (0-8 years) and are the building blocks of more complex movements that allow our bodies to move in different ways as we grow. They are not only essential for sport, but for healthy brain development!
They can be classified into four categories:
- Stability and balance (e.g. hopping, balancing on a beam)
- Manipulative (e.g. throwing, writing, hammering a nail)
- Locomotion (e.g. crawling, walking, running, jumping)
- Body awareness (knowing the names and uses of body parts)
We know kids learn best when they’re having fun, which is why our classes mix play with structured activities based around these four categories. We also believe that it is healthy for kids to experience a wide range of activities before specializing in sport.
Whether it’s toddlers building balance or older kids developing strength and teamwork, we make sure every activity is engaging, varied and enjoyable.
