The Bodycare - Getting Kids Active scheme

ISSN： 0965-4283

Source： Health Education, Vol.97, Iss.4, 1997-04, pp. : 139-145

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Abstract

Describes the Bodycare - Getting Kids Active scheme developed by St Edmundsbury Borough Council in response to the findings of a local children's fitness survey, and which is now in its third year of operation. The scheme visits every primary and middle school in the borough and delivers a programme on healthy lifestyles. The programme is designed to appeal to all children - not just sports lovers. It covers all aspects of health and fitness, from healthy eating to exercise. The scheme was designed to integrate into the Health-Related Fitness module of the National Curriculum. Key attractions of the scheme are the use of heart rate monitors that enable cross-curricular studies and the collection of "FitTick" stickers for sessions of physical activity. With a view to establishing the scheme in other parts of the UK, it is now available as an off-the-shelf package to other leisure providers.