UPDATE PE lessons ‘put girls off exercise’
A report from the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has found that school PE lessons are “putting off ” young females from taking part in physical activity. The findings are based on
research carried out by the Institute of Youth Sport at Loughborough University, which includes the views of 1,500 youths about their attitude to sport and exercise. More than half of all
girls (51 per cent) said their experiences of school sport and PE lessons had deterred them from taking part in sport, while 45 per cent believe that sport is “too competitive”. Other findings show that more than half of all boys and girls agree that “there are more opportunities for boys to succeed in sport than girls”. The report also contains recommendations to help girls enjoy sport and to maintain a
Girls are put off sport, even though most would like to exercise more
healthy lifestyle, with just 12 per cent of 14-year- old girls currently getting enough exercise. WSFF chief executive Sue Tibballs says:
“Our research shows that PE and school sport is actually putting the majority of girls off being active, even though three-quarters of girls are keen to do more exercise.” Details:
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£15m revamp planned for Heston centre
The London Borough of Hounslow has launched a public consultation to gather views from local residents and user groups on its plans for a £15m revamp of Heston Pool. At the centre of the plans is the provision
of an improved leisure centre with a wider range of activities, while the proposed new Heston Leisure Centre will also be more energy-efficient. Facilities will comprise a 25m main pool and
a learner pool, as well as new single sex health suites with a steamroom and sauna, a 100- station fitness suite and two dance studios. Heston Pool was first opened during the
1930s. Hounslow Council cabinet member for leisure Pritam Grewal says the scheme was
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Serco lines up new leisure management contracts
Serco has been confirmed as the new operator of Mansfield District Council- owned leisure facilities, following the signing of a 10-year contract commencing 1 May. The agreement includes all five local
authority-owned centres, including the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre. In addition to the Mansfield deal, Serco
has also been named as preferred bidder for a 10-year contract to manage five leisure centres owned by Shropshire Council. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=O7m2g (Mansfield) Details:
http://lei.sr?a=t7w1u (Shropshire)
The campaign looks to promote ‘all body sizes’
Body Confidence Award winners announced
The winners of the UK’s first ever Body Confidence Awards have been announced at the House of Commons in London. A total of 10 award winners were chosen
Plans include a 100-station health and fitness suite
“hugely important” to the area. “The current leisure centre is in need of new equipment and redevelopment, as it is no longer cost-effective and is unable to compete with more modern centres,” adds Grewal.
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across a diverse range of categories, which ranged from education and advertising to fitness and broadcasting. Virgin Active’s ‘Oomph’ marketing
campaign won the Sport, Health and Fitness Award – sponsored by Central YMCA – for its use of a range of shapes, ages, sizes and ethnic diversity in its advertising (see p50). Read more:
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