What is Multi-Sports?
Multi-sports refers to a session or programme in which children participate in a variety of different sports and physical activities, rather than specialising in just one sport. The aim is to develop a broad base of fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance, coordination and agility, as well as sports-specific techniques. Multi-sports programmes emphasise inclusion, fun, teamwork and skill development, creating opportunities for children to find out which sports they enjoy and are good at, in a safe and encouraging environment. For example, local providers describe multi-sports sessions as offering many different physical activities and sports whilst developing balance, agility and coordination.
At SportsPlayMotion, multi-sports sessions are offered alongside football training and other activities, reflecting the organisation’s goal of providing children with opportunities to discover, develop and practice a wide range of sports and activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our multi-sports sessions include a rotating mix of team sports (such as football, basketball, hockey and netball), striking-and-fielding games (such as cricket or rounders), racket-based activities, and athletics-style movement challenges.
Each session is designed to boost children’s coordination, speed, agility, motor skills, and confidence while they enjoy a wide variety of sports before opting to specialise.
Since multi-sports covers a variety of sports, actual sport selection may vary by provider, age group and term.
Here are some commonly included sports and activities:
Which sports are typically included in Multi-Sports?
Football
One of the most popular team sports included as part of multi-sports.
Basketball
A common choice for ball-handling, teamwork and movement skills.
Tag/Touch Rugby
Often included as a non-contact alternative for younger children.
Hockey (Floor/Mini-hockey)
Useful for hand-eye coordination and team tactics.
Netball or Hand-egg style games
These games help with agility, passing and team play.
Cricket/Rounders
Striking and fielding type games, especially useful for developing batting, bowling, catching skills.
Racket Sports
Such as Badminton, table-tennis and tennis. To broaden activity types and motor skills.
Fun games
Involving movement challenges and team-building. Typical in multi-sports to keep engagement high.
Athletics
Including running, jumping and throwing events. Helping to build foundational physical literacy.
Our Locations
Alexandra School - South Middlesex, Alexandra Ave, Harrow HA2 9DX
ARK Franklin Primary Academy - Harvist Rd, London NW6 6HJ
Barking Park - Barking Park, Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8TA
Barnet Babyzone - 76 Montrose Ave, Edgware HA8 0DT
Braintcroft Primary School - Warren Rd, Neasden, London NW2 7LL
Chiswick Microschool - Hogarth Centre, Duke Road, Chiswick, London W4 2JR
Development Centre - Lammas Park Sports – Lammas Park, Culmington Road, Ealing, London, W13 9NJ
Dormers Wells High School - Dormer's Wells Ln, Southall UB1 3HZ
Frenford Sports Club - The Jack carter centre, The Drive, Ilford IG1 3PS
Gunnersbury - Gunnersbury Park, Popes Ln, London W3 8LQ
Mile End - Mile End, London E3 4JT
Manor School - Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3NT
Miles Coverdale Primary School - Coverdale Rd, London W12 8JJ
Paddington Recreation Ground - Randolph Avenue, London, W9 1PF
Primrose Hill Primary School - 40 Princess Rd, London NW1 8JS
Seva Education Neasden - 519 N Circular Rd, Neasden, London NW2 7QG
Seva Education Northwick - Northwick Park Rd, Harrow HA1 2NU
Seva Education South Harrow - Kingsley Rd, Harrow HA2 8LT
Seva Education Twickenham - Wadergrade Park, TW1 4TL
St Dominic's Sixth Form College - Mount Park Ave, Harrow HA1 3HX
The Corner School - 1A Douglas Ave, Wembley HA0 4DT
The Orion Primary - Grahame Park Way, London NW7 2AL
Wendell Park Primary School - Cobbold Rd, London W12 9LB
West Ham - 71 Holland Rd, London E15 3BP
Woodbridge School (Bridge Primary Centre) - 187 Bedfont Ln, Feltham TW14 9NP
