An active child is more likely to become an active adult – so get them into the habit now! After all there’s no better way for children to keep fit and healthy than participating in regular sporting activity. Encouraging children to take part in sport whilst they are young is one of the best ways for them to become equipped with the physical ability and confidence to keep active throughout their lifetime.

Taking part in regular sporting activity strengthens bones, aids co-ordination, balance and flexibility, improves stamina and concentration and reduces body fat. Activity fights depression and anxiety, improves confidence and provides a real sense of achievement.

Edinburgh Leisure has the capital's largest coaching programme for children. We've some of the best coaching expertise around and all our coaches are fully qualified within their respective field. While the ethos will always be fun, we pride ourselves on our high standards; consistently delivering high quality programmes for all, regardless of level, age or ability – a winning combination!

We offer coaching in football, diving, golf and swimming, as well as gymnastics, tennis and a whole lot more see the links below for more detail. On our coaching programmes you'll learn new skills, meet new people progress at their own pace, stay healthy and have a great time too.

New edition! Coached activities brochure- for your own handy brochure, please click below. The brochure is full of all our classes throughout the city, re-booking dates, handy hints and tips and more importantly, how to get started!

Many of our coaching programmes are open to those with additional support needs. Sports such as diving, golf, gymnastics, swimming, tennis and trampolining provide opportunities for people with disabilities to attend mainstream coaching classes whilst sailing and kayaking require certain levels of mobility and can accommodate individuals accordingly.

Why wait?
Fed up hanging around while your child's in a coaching programme, having lots of fun? Well not anymore. We don't need to tell you how important it is to stay active, healthy and happy. So, to ensure you get a little piece of 'you time' whilst your off spring are in a coaching programme - we offer you the chance to take a dip in the pool, or visit the gym for a reduced cost. For full details on our why wait programme, click here.

Teams and clubs

Being part of a team can be great for children and they can feed off the energy and enthusiasm of their team mates. So as well as our various individual and team sports programmes we offer a clear path for progression into a number of Edinburgh sports clubs- in fact we're proud to support nearly 200 independent sports clubs throughout the local area. Click here for more information.

A career as a coach

Are you inspired by sports and a healthy lifestyle? Do you get a thrill watching the best athletes perform? Do you enjoy working with people? Then maybe you should consider working in the sport and leisure industry. Whether you want to coach a sport, take a fi tness class or are keen to work in a leisure centre, Edinburgh Leisure is bound to have a course that can help you achieve your goals. Download our information brochure here.

You could also check out www.coachingedinburgh.co.uk for even more information on coaching in the capital.