Welcome to CMT Learning
The recognition that children need more activity in their lives, especially sport, is increasingly evident. Sport can and should be a substantial building block in the development of young lives.
At the same time, in many parts of the world the emphasis placed on English language learning is increasing. Proficiency in English is in demand as never before.
Add the two together and you have the founding philosophy behind CMT Learning.
We aim to bring the best of both experiences to thousands of young people. We are focussed on teaching English and coaching sport. And we know how many other benefits accrue as a result - friendships, communications skills, teamwork, respect, cultural awareness, self-esteem and the pure joy of achievement.
We see the convergence of sport and education as an amazing opportunity, and privilege, to open the double doors of sport and education to the next generation.
LEARN TO PLAY – PLAY TO LEARN
25
+50
=75
This is not a maths lesson – just an illustration of what CMT pack into our camps. And how we keep students busy, motivated and fulfilled.
25 Hours
In the classroom learning English in an interactive and positive environment where teachers are as energetic and disciplined as the sports coaches.
50 Hours
In the sports arena – playing, practising, acquiring new skills, making friends, listening to coaches… and still learning. Our sports coaches carry the messages from the English classroom straight out onto the pitch. “OK, guys. It’s teamwork today, is that right? Let’s see what it means to you and your team out here.” Over the 12 days of the camp, students are fully engaged in English, on and off the pitch.
That must be WIN/WIN?
In The News
We are all aware of the links between childhood, obesity, poor health and lack of exercise . Now there is new evidence to suggest that the less-than-active lifestyles of some children are contributing to growing rates of myopia.
According to a report in The Times, exposure to increased amounts of daylight helps to prevent short sightedness and eye damage. This counters the long held belief that myopia in the Chinese population has a genetic cause.
The data revolves around observations in Australia where only 3% of children of Chinese origin show signs of Myopia. In Singapore, by contrast, as much as 1/3 of the Chinese population suffer from myopia and other eye damage. And it is not confined to Singapore – in the UK and especially in Northern Ireland especially, rates of myopia are far higher than in Australia.
The evidence suggests that Vitamin D – producing daylight makes the difference. In Singapore, primary school children typically spend around 30 minutes outside – in Australia, it is more likely to be 2- 3 hours.
What does this tell us?
Our children need to be more active and spend more time outside. The sense of wellbeing from exercise and achievement is underscored with real physical benefits. For the rest of their lives.
Children on CMT camps work hard on their English – but they play hard, too.