"Balance, coordination and listening to instructions are learning skills as much as sports skills."
Teachers and parents notice it straight away: children who move more tend to sit more calmly and concentrate for longer.
Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain and helps children release energy in a healthy way. A good session after school often means a better evening of homework and a better night's sleep.
"Balance, coordination and listening to instructions are learning skills as much as sports skills."
Two or three active sessions a week are enough to make a difference. Our gym and fitness programme mixes agility, balance and fun circuits that suit every level.
Children also learn to follow multi-step instructions, wait their turn and cheer on others, all of which carry straight into the classroom.
If your child struggles to settle after school, a short active session may help more than extra screen time.
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