Paediatric Exercise Programs at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Verified listing

🏃‍♀️ MiniGym | UniGym | iFit 💪

UWA’s MiniGym, UniGym and iFit programs provide tailored exercise interventions designed to:

• Build fundamental movement skills
• Increase confidence and enjoyment of physical activity
• Support participation in community sport and recreation
• Encourage social connection with peers facing similar challenges

Programs are delivered by a mix of trained university students, graduates and Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs), all of whom receive extensive training and are closely supervised by highly experienced paediatric exercise professionals.

Who can participate?

Participation is open to any child who:

• Has difficulty learning or performing movement skills at an age-appropriate level
• Lacks confidence or skills to participate in physical activity with peers
• Wants to participate in community sport but needs additional support
• Would benefit from socialising with children facing similar challenges

🏃‍♀️ Our programs

MiniGym & MiniGymX (ages 3–7)

MiniGym is a fun, play-based movement education program designed to equip parents to actively engage in teaching movement skills with their child.

MiniGym (3–4 years)

• When: Saturday mornings, 8:45am
• Session length: 45 minutes
• Dates: School terms
• Location: School of Sport Science, UWA
• Cost: $30 per session ($270 per 9-week term)
• Teachers: Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with parent participation

MiniGymX (5–7 years)

• When: Saturday mornings, 9:40am or 10:35am
• Session length: 55 minutes
• Dates: School terms
• Location: School of Sport Science, UWA
• Cost: $35 per session ($315 per 9-week term)
• Teachers: Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)

UniGym (ages 5½–8)

UniGym supports children who have difficulty learning and performing fundamental movement skills at an age-appropriate level.

This program is designed for children with motor learning challenges, including (but not limited to):

• Developmental Coordination Disorder (motor dyspraxia)
• Global Developmental Delay
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism
• Down syndrome
• Other developmental conditions

Program structure

• 1-on-1 sessions for 1.5 hours
• Includes a 30-minute swimming lesson
• Delivered by trained 3rd year Sport Science, Exercise & Health students, supervised by academic and program staff

Key details - UniGym

• Ages: 5½ – 8 years
• When: After school (4:30–6:00pm)
• Dates: Two 9-week semesters per year (starting March & August)
• Cost: $30 per session ($270 per 9-week program)

iFit (ages 9–16)

A goal-based, individualised fitness program

iFit is designed to support 9–15 year olds (up to 16 years) to build the fitness, strength and skills needed to engage in community sport or physical recreation.

Children work one-on-one with their trainer, focusing on:

• Fitness and strength
• Sport-specific skills
• Confidence and strategies for participation
• Gradual integration into community-based activities

Sessions are delivered by Masters-level Clinical Exercise Physiology students, supervised by experienced academic and program staff.

Key details – iFit

• Ages: 9–16 years
• Structure: 1-on-1, 1.5-hour sessions
• When: After school (4:30–6:00pm)
• Dates: Two 9-week semesters per year (starting March & August)
• Cost: $25 per session ($225 per 9-week program)

How do I get started?

To get started, families are asked to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

• The form takes approximately 15 minutes
• It helps the team understand your child’s needs and match them to the right program
• No assessment is required for MiniGym or MiniGymX

👉 Visit the UWA Paediatric Exercise Programs website to learn more and submit an Expression of Interest.