Mastering Movement - The Technical Aspect of Motor Skills Development

Registration Deadline: 19 October 2026 (Monday)

Samantha A Tay holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport Science and a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Studies, bringing a diverse and interdisciplinary perspective to the field of physical education and child development. Her professional journey spans both clinical and educational domains – she has worked as an exercise trainer in clinical settings, designing and implementing tailored physical activity programs to support rehabilitation and general health, and has also served as a Physical Education Teacher in preschool settings, where she introduced young learners to the foundations of movement and active play. She is particularly passionate about Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and the processes of skill acquisition in early childhood. She is keen to explore physical literacy in early childhood and how movement competency develops in young children. Her work is driven by a commitment to evidence-based practice and the belief that early movement experiences lay a vital foundation for lifelong engagement in physical activity.

This workshop is designed to help sports coaches deepen their understanding of the technical components underlying gross motor skill development in children. To develop proficient movers, coaches must be equipped to break down these skills, identify, and understand the constraints involved, and correct inefficient movement patterns. The session will utilize basic biomechanical principles and the dynamical systems theory to further understand the variation in a child’s motor skills development.

Please note:

1.      This workshop is open to NROC coaches only

2.  Please register first before attending this workshop. NROC coaches who attend this workshop without registering first will not be able to receive their CCE hours e-certificate, which is a requirement to claim CCE hours for attending this workshop

3.      Up to 40 NROC coaches may attend this workshop