MATP®

Special Olympics MATP® is designed to prepare athletes with profound disabilities for sport-specific activities appropriate for their impairment. It uses movement and sensory stimulation programmes for up to 12 weeks, ending with a 'challenge day'.
MATP

What is MATP?

The Motor Activity Training Programme, best know as MATP, is an activity that gives athletes the opportunity to practise skills that will prepare them for sport without comparison to others. The focus is on achieving personal bests.

The sport can comprise of two types of activity. Firstly, skill stations where athletes take part in activities that develop mobility, dexterity, striking and kicking. Secondly, group games where participants can work with others and interact with peers to develop their skills. At the end of the training programme there is a challenge day that meets the needs of all competing athletes.

Find out more about how to run MATP events.

Equipment needed

  • Any school sports equipment (e.g. rackets, cones, skittles, hoops, bean bags, etc)
  • A variety of balls (e.g. foam, physio) of various colours and sizes
  • Goals, ramps
  • A spacious environment (e.g. sports hall)
  • Upbeat music and music player
  • Imagination!

Get involved

The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.

School Games Organisers

School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.

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School Games formats

Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for MATP competitions:

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MATP Competition

Come & try MATP
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MATP Challenge Event

Mobility Dexterity Striking & Kicking

Quick and easy MATP activities

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