Lessons and Course For Kids
Find Sports Lessons & Courses Near Me
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to stay active or want to learn a new skill, we have a range of sports lessons and courses for all ages!
Not only will you or your kids have fun and meet new friends, you’ll also have the chance to work on your fitness, improve your coordination and just get your body moving.
Led by a team of fully qualified staff, our sports activities are designed to help you learn a range of new skills in a positive and friendly environment. You'll find a range of lessons and courses on offer, including our extensive gymnastics programme and award-winning Swim School.
Find a Sports Activity That Suits You
Whether you’re searching for a new sport or already have an activity in mind, take a look at just some of what we have on offer below or select your nearest centre to ask for more information:
Swimming Lessons
Brush up your underwater skills with our swimming lessons. If you’re a beginner at swimming or simply want to work on your technique, we also offer swimming lessons for all ages so everyone can feel comfortable in the pool. From childrens’ swimming to senior sessions, find the right class at a Better pool near you.
Explore our swim classesTennis Lessons
Learn how to serve, rally and lob with our fun and engaging tennis lessons. With kids sessions starting at 2 years old and adult sessions for over 18s, there’s a class for everyone, no matter your level or experience. Game, set, match!
Browse tennis lessonsGymnastics Lessons
If you want to work on your balance, coordination and flexibility, what better sport or activity to try than gymnastics! At Better we offer lessons for kids and adults, covering the fundamentals for beginners and more advanced techniques for experienced gymnasts. Find a session near you to social, mental and physical benefits of this fun sport.
Find gymnastics classesOther Lessons and Courses Offered at Better
Looking for something a little different? We’ve got plenty of activities and sports on offer at our centres, from sessions provided by the Tom Daley Diving Academy to Horse Riding at Lee Valley. Whatever you want to try, there’s a sports course for everyone at Better.
Watersports | Diving | Ice Skating | Athletics | Football | Basketball | Horse Riding
How to book lessons and courses
Ready to get started with your sport?
Follow the steps below to book a lesson or course online:
- Visit our booking portal.
- Enter your postcode, choose your activity (e.g. swimming, tennis, gymnastics) and click ‘search’.
- Pick your centre and click ‘show lessons’.
- Browse lessons and choose a group/stage and lesson time that works for you.
Not sure which stage/group to choose for you or your child? Take a look at our activity pages to find out more about each sport and what to expect from the lessons.
For more information on this or if you’ve got any other questions about lessons and courses and Home Portal, visit our Help Centre for more information.
Already registered on a course?
Once your childs’ lessons have started, you can keep an eye on their progress and view their awards via Home Portal as well. All you’ll need to do is log in with the same details you booked the lessons with.
Summer Sports Activities
A holiday short course at your local Better leisure centre is a great way to keep your kids active - and occupied - during the break. Courses run throughout half term and school holidays and are perfect to get moving and learning new skills.
- Click here to book a holiday short course.
- Enter your location and which activity you’re looking for.
- Select 'Holiday and Short courses' in the left-hand filter.
Get active outside of lesson time
Whether you want to practise what you’ve learnt in class, have fun with family and friends or just some extra exercise in, we have plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Keep the kids active with our children’s activities, book some time at your local pool or find a racquet session near you - the choice is yours!
Take a look at what we offer to find your new favourite sport.