Multiskills

What is multi-skills?

There are four basic principles of activity

thinking
coordination
movement
body awareness

Activities are based on skill development including: games based on running, striking, catching, leaping, kicking, power, strength, agility, balance and hand/eye coordination.

The Principles of Multi-Skills Clubs

fully exclusive
positioned at the FUNdamentals stage of LTAD
the development of core physical skills
relationship with the national Curriculum up to KS3
acquisition and mastery of generic skills useful for all activity
helping children understand the benefits of activity
helping children discover their potential
support and complement the NGB club structures
building a bridge to local sports clubs

Who, where and when?

open access
focus on 7-11 year olds
proposed 800 clubs by 2006
Venues - flexible, school, sports clubs, leisure centres
delivered by teachers, NGB level 2 coaches and above and Community Sports Coaches

Multi-skill Clubs - key outcomes

Develop the FUNdamental movement skills and sports skills of young people in order that they can progree into the sport of thier choice.

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