Mi sport aims to give children the best possible introduction to the wonderful world of sport and physical activity. We have developed a unique, groundbreaking approach to children’s sport based on a multi-skill philosophy.
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
By helping children develop a firm foundation of fundamental movement skills (FMS), we empower children to have the confidence to access and enjoy ANY physical activity as they get older.
We start by asking ‘What do children need to be able to do to experience (personal) success in sport?’ We have answered this by identifying over 30 physical and mental competencies ranging from ‘see space’ to ‘run fast’ to ‘respond quickly’ and so on.
Research based
Our approach is supported by a growing body of research evidence that suggests that early specialisation is detrimental to long term sport participation and enjoyment. This is what researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University have to say:
“Children competent in FMS are more likely to enjoy and have a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity. Aside from the obvious health benefits (e.g. lower risk of obesity/cardiovascular disease), research has shown that the increased self-confidence children feel through successfully performing FMS can have a beneficial knock-on effect to other areas of their education e.g. proficiency in reading and writing.”
Child centered, inclusive and age-appropriate
We start with what your child can do, not what s/he can’t.
At mi sport your children develop physical confidence and competence through carefully designed games and challenges. The children perceive mi sport to be about play but over time improved technical proficiency, coupled with a ‘can do’ attitude becomes evident.
Our approach:
is kinder to the needs of the growing body
helps develop all round strength and flexibility
reduces the risk of overuse injuries
You wouldn’t develop a genuine love of reading in your child through just one author or genre, so why do the same with sport?
Our programmes
Multi-sport holiday programs children take part in up to 4 activities a day and term time after school and weekend courses
mi sport holiday courses take place at various venues that are carefully selected to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
All our staff are fully trained, CRB cleared and many of them are full-time teachers, so you can be sure your little ones are in safe, caring hands.
Mi sport is cutting edge. We have a distinct approach to children’s sport based on the latest thinking about how children experience sport and physical activity.
What do we know about how children engage with sport?
Children do sport when:
They are with their friends
It’s fun
They feel they are making progress
Most children tend not to be motivated by winning, indeed, there is strong evidence to suggest children who are intrinsically motivated, stay in sport longer. But, like adults, kids are all different. The common assumption is that sport is a journey towards elite performance but for most people that’s not the case. Some children just want to PLAY, others to PRACTISE and others aspire to PERFORM. Our goal is to be able to provide meaningful, engaging experiences for each of the 3 P’s.
To enjoy sport, children need ….
to be able to move well
to think about what they are doing
to have certain attitudes like perseverance and positivity
At mi sport we help children develop each of these starting with equipping young children with sound movement competency.
Where do we come from?
mi sport was founded by Greg Dryer. Greg has worked in physical education for over 20 years. He is a senior lecturer in PE and Sport and he is working towards a doctorate that looks at how children get into and stay in sport . mi sport is research driven and embodies Greg’s vision.
Archie took over the running of mi sport in 2019.
