KIDS’ FITNESS NEW CLASSES: BORN TO MOVE
The Les Mills Born to Move programmes have been scientifically proven to engage, enthuse and encourage a love of movement and physical activity among children between the ages of two and 16 years. There are fi ve separate movement-based
programmes for the fi ve different age groups, starting with two- to three-year-olds through to teenagers. Classes for the younger children build foundation fi tness skills through imagination, exploration and movement set to specially created music. Classes for older children use current chart hits and focus on building dance, yoga, martial arts and athletic skills. Les Mills Born to Move is a result of fi ve years’
The new classes set movement to specially created music
research, development and testing and is supported by a comprehensive teacher training system. Each class is carefully crafted to meet the unique developmental needs of the specifi c age group.
STUDY: PEER POWER
The University of Bristol launched a study in April to assess whether peer-led intervention could address the steep reduction in teenage girls doing physical activity. Funded by the National Institute
of Health Research, PLAN-A involves Year Eight girls from six schools in South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Students nominate peer supporters to receive training on communication skills, how to be active, and how to overcome barriers to activity. The girls then informally diffuse positive messages about physical activity to their peer group. The results of the study, which
is being led by Dr Simon Sebire, will be available in spring 2017.
Steven Ward Executive director, ukactive
“T
he modern day child is surrounded by a glut of technology and entertainment platforms that can engage them for hours without moving from their seat. Such inactive lifestyle choices are
lending themselves to what Lord Sebastian Coe has dubbed
‘the least active generation in history’. “March 2015 saw the formal integration of Compass – the
nation’s leading representative body for children’s physical activity providers – into ukactive. The merger was prompted by our increasingly overlapping membership, and our fundamental belief that we must focus our efforts on correcting physical inactivity among children in all settings, including schools.
Jenny Patrickson Commercial director, Active IQ
“T
he issue of physical inactivity in the younger generation is a growing concern and we believe education is key in tackling this. By learning how to engage, deliver and manage activity and behaviours
among young children and their families, we can impact on the health and wellbeing of future generations. If we can educate young children and their relatives, together they can take this knowledge and experience into the rest of their lives.
“To meet this need, Active IQ launched a new qualifi cation in January 2015 to
provide learners with the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, effective and stimulating physical activity sessions for children under the age of fi ve. The Level 2 Certifi cate in Delivering Behaviour Management and Physical Activities to Children Under Five addresses the common core set of skills and knowledge developed by the Children’s Workforce Development Council. We have 49 centres approved to deliver it. “The qualifi cation, which gives learners the skills needed to promote healthy
living to families and children, is open to everyone – no previous experience or qualifi cations are required. It’s ideally suited for fi tness instructors or PTs looking to expand their skills, or as an entry point for those wanting to specialise in this area.”
“This has culminated in the birth
of ‘ukactive kids’, a new wing of the organisation that specifi cally focuses on championing children’s physical activity in the UK (see also p24). “The fi rst ukactive kids report to be
published this year highlights the lack of awareness and emphasis on children’s activity and fi tness throughout primary education, and will recommend how we can help the next generation be more active. Primary data for this report was sourced by sending out over 200 Freedom of Information requests to English primary schools and academies. The arrival of ukactive kids marks a seminal moment in the history of ukactive. We’ll do our utmost to halt the growth of this inactive generation, so our young people can have a brighter and healthier future.” ●
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