Sports and Physical Activity
Inclusive sports clubs, physical activity guidance, and Gro Health support for children and young people
Inclusive Sports Clubs
- North London United is a weekly Football Club for children and young people with Down Syndrome, in partnership with the Arsenal Community Hub.
- GLL exists to make community services and spaces better for everyone and to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. It operates local leisure centres under the brand name ‘Better'. It's worth checking what is available at your local Better Centre. For example, in Barnet, it might be the Finchley Lido leisure centre, which has launched supervised inclusive gym sessions (with an experienced fitness instructor), targeting adults (16+) with a disability.
- Special Olympics - In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, building an inclusive world - one that celebrates ALL abilities - in sports, schools and in the workplace. Find a Special Olympics club near you.
- Saracens:
- Rugby training. Monday 5-6 pm Allianz Park.
- Athletics for Special Needs students at Allianz Park.
- Sarries Inspire is the Saracens Foundation's very own disABILITY school sport provision aimed at SEN school classes and groups across North London and Hertfordshire. Located at StoneX Stadium on our own 80m indoor track, we are also very lucky to have our own on-site sensory room, providing a respite area for participants throughout the session.
- Pedal Power - Cycling with the provision of specialist bicycles. Finsbury Park, mixed days Tues, Thurs, Sat.
- Tottenham Hotspur Foundation - Football, mixed levels for students with learning disabilities.
- Otters & Barracudas Swimming clubs at the weekend in Borehamwood and Potters Bar:
- Electric Eels (Maidenhead) - DS special swim club.
- Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy - Special needs gymnastics.
- Jump start Jonny - Aerobics on the internet.
- Disability Ice Hockey - Werewolfs Streatham.
- Horse Riding - Riding for the Disabled.
- Penniwells Riding for Disabled Centre. The above groups and organisations have been suggested to us, but we cannot take responsibility for recommending them on a personal basis.
Physical Activity
Optimising physical fitness is paramount regardless of normal or raised BMI, and prevents type 2 diabetes and other health complications. National guidance recommends 180 minutes of physical activity daily in children aged up to 5 years, and 60 minutes of physical activity daily in children and young people (CYP) aged 5-18 years.
Physical Activity flyer (for under 5 years).
Physical Activity flyer (for 5 - 18 years).
Gro Health
If you're a young person aged 13-19 (or up to 25 with SEND) living in Barnet, you could be eligible for free access to Gro Health, the healthy lifestyle programme designed just for young people living in Barnet!
- Eat Smart: Discover delicious, nutritious meals that fuel your body and mind.
- Get Active: Find workouts and activities you love that keep you moving and grooving.
- Stay Balanced: Master techniques to manage stress, sleep better, and stay focused.
Complete the form to confirm your eligibility and get started.
Want to speak to us?
Speak to a member of our support team on 0330 133 0307.
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