Athletics

We are excited to offer a world-class 11,000-square-foot Turf Field on the second level of our preschool for all students to enjoy. The Peac Preschool is the only preschool in Utah to integrate a complete age-specific athletics program. During the school year, PEAC students experience quality training in eight custom-designed athletic modules:

Soccer
Rock Climbing
Gymnastics
Yoga

Basketball
Baseball
Olympics
Speed/Agility/Balance.

WHY ATHLETICS?

The latest studies (see link below) show a direct correlation between early athleticism and life-long, academic success. We've added a link below to a systematic review which analyzed over 600 studies and narrowed their research down to 15 well-done, published peer-reviewed studies related to this topic. (You only have to read one document rather than 600). This is an exciting and emerging area of science related to many aspects of early childhood development and structured physical activity. You will note that there is great evidence which supports adding structured and guided physical activities to gross motor skills and cognitive development. “Free play” does not seem to provide the same benefit.

BENEFITS

It seems a child needs structured and task-specific activities at least 3x per week of 30+ minutes to receive the benefits. Other studies are showing that not only does physical activity help as noted above, but when we increase the use of gross motor skills early, children tend to like to use them more over their lifetime (creates confidence and “success” relative to peers and self-reinforces great behaviors). This then delivers additional benefits related to obesity, bone density, etc. and all of the other benefits of exercise over a lifetime.

DEVELOPMENT

PEAC Preschool students will be the ONLY preschoolers in Utah that will be attending a preschool that is optimizing the largest number of developmental factors for these children backed by published, peer-reviewed science. It isn’t about creating the next Olympian; it is about optimizing growth of a child during the most important years of development!

ADVANTAGES

The PEAC Preschool's athletic program is unique to preschools and is facilitated by its 11,000 square feet of indoor turf athletic field in addition to an acre of outdoor space. This space allows for year-round, large-scale games and activities that assist in gross motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, speed, and basic athletic movements. The advantage of learning to work together as a team and with a coach at a young age sets The PEAC apart and really helps prepare children for future sports and a lifetime of wellness.

READ THE

GROUND-BREAKING

STUDY HERE:

At The PEAC Preschool, we understand the extreme importance of laying a solid foundation in the earliest years of learning. It is our privilege to be entrusted with this significant responsibility.