Variety Sports
What is Prep N’ Play?
Prep N’ Play is a developmental physical activity program designed to support children to build fundamental movement skills through structured sport and play.
The program focuses on helping children develop the building blocks needed for everyday movement, physical activity and participation in sport — supporting confidence, coordination and lifelong physical wellbeing.
Prep N’ Play is delivered by qualified professionals and uses sport as a fun and motivating way to develop essential movement skills.
Prep N’ Play is delivered in special schools FOR FREE with the generous support of Variety – the Children’s Charity, enabling greater access to quality physical activity programs for children.
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Why Fundamental Movement Skills Matter
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the basic movement patterns that underpin all physical activity and sport. These include skills such as:
Running
Jumping
Throwing
Catching
Kicking
Balancing
Research shows that these skills are learned and developed over time, not innate, and are critical for children’s:
Physical development
Social participation
Confidence and wellbeing
Ongoing engagement in physical activity
Strong fundamental movement skills help children succeed not just in sport, but in everyday life.
How Prep N’ Play Works
Prep N’ Play runs over an 6-8 week program, using a structured, sport-based approach to build movement skills progressively.
Program Structure
Baseline assessment at the start of the program
Weekly sessions focused on skill development through sport
Final assessment to track progress and growth
Each session is approximately 60 minutes and includes:
Warm-up and movement preparation
Targeted skill development
Applying skills through sport-based activities
Cool down and relaxation
Variety Sports Connect
We’re proud to partner with Variety – Sports Connect to deliver free inclusive school sports days exclusively for special schools. These events bring students with disability together in a safe, supportive environment where they can take part in a range of adapted sports and activities, guided by experienced coaches who focus on participation and enjoyment.
Held in a shared location, each day is designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and create meaningful connections between students from different schools — helping young people feel included, active and part of a wider community.