First Step

First Step Multi Skills Academy was set up to combat the low levels of physical activity and increasing levels of childhood obesity in the UK.

Our program is designed to develop the movement vocabulary of children. Therefore giving them the opportunity to be physically active through adolescence and stay active in later life.

We employ coaches and athletes with a background in various sports. By utilising specialists in various sports this ensures that skills are correctly taught. Our aim is to engage those children who are not usually interested in sports. Our coaches and athletes serve as role models and inspiration to the children on our programs.

The Long Term Athlete Development [LTAD] plan, recognises the stages in which potential world class performers develop and the correct time for skill introduction, taking into account their physical development.
The First Step program has been developed alongside the FUNdamentals stage of the  LTAD model, however the aim for our program is basic longevity of physical activity rather than world class performance.

Our minimum operating standards, all of our coaches have a least the following.

• Enhanced CRB check
• NGB Level 2 coaching qualification or working towards
• First Aid certificate renewed every 2 years
• Child Protection certificate renewed ever 2 years
  

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