
08/18/2025
At KidStrong we know confidence starts in the body. That’s why this week we’re celebrating the brain and body power of the broad jump.
We love this jump—a move that involves leaping as far as possible without a running start—because it supports:
🧠 Mind-body connection: Jumping and landing with control is essential for better spatial awareness, coordination, and timing. 🧠
🦘 Explosive power: The ability to produce max force matters because it improves athletic performance and even reduces the risk of injury.*🦘
💪 Core strength & stability: Every jump builds the muscles needed for good posture and balance. 💪
🤸Self-esteem & confidence: Making a jump boosts self-esteem, which makes them more willing to try new things and take on new challenges in the future. 🤸
When kids learn the broad jump, they’re building strength and balance—as well as the confidence and courage to move through the world with power and purpose.
It’s time to JUMP IN.
*“Landing a Jump Properly Prevents Injury,” Mayo Clinic, 2023.