KIDS’ FITNESS Start them young


A growing number of initiatives are springing up in response to the challenge of childhood inactivity, from staff training to new classes. Alison Bledge reports, in the second part of our series


Classes harness the magic of the popular Peppa Pig TV show


Glen Staite-Loveridge Group junior activity manager, Places for People Leisure


“O


ur recently launched ‘Move with Peppa’ programme at Places for People Leisure has proved a tremendous success in its first three


months, with 85 per cent of sessions at full capacity across the six initial launch sites. The sessions, designed by movement specialists TUMUV, have now been rolled out to a further 24 sites, ensuring every Places for People Leisure council contract now has access to Move with Peppa sessions. “Harnessing the magic of the Peppa Pig TV show, the sessions across the six weeks are linked with memorable episodes of the


programme, creating excitement and inspiring activity for the two- to four-year-old target audience. One of the sessions, designed to develop agility, is based on the fi rst episode of the series – ‘Muddy Puddles’. In this 45-minute class, the children perform a series of movements including jumping, hopping and dance using custom-made muddy puddle fl oor markers. “We’ve been delighted with the success of the


programme at our initial launch sites. It’s captured the imaginations of our younger audience and it’s been fantastic to see parents and siblings coming together. The design of the programme complements our ethos as a social enterprise.”


Fun tasks focus on developing movement


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