Programmes for young people
Healthlynx
Healthlynx is an innovative activity programme for young
people. The healthlynx programme aims to support and assist schools
to deliver enjoyable health and fitness activities both inside and
outside the curriculum. Physical activity provides an important
vehicle for play and recreation, learning physical and social
skills, developing creative intelligence and stimulating growth and
fitness.
Recognising that traditional sports may not appeal to all
young people, the programme is aimed at encouraging those pupils
who do not to enjoy sport to try other non-competitive forms
of physical activity, such as Cheerleading, Aerobics, Body Combat,
Pilates, Skipping, Fun Games, Arcade and much more. In many cases
the young people will not have experienced some of the activities,
but will hopefully find them good fun as well as improving their
health.
MEND Family Weight Management Programme
MEND is an integrated multi-disciplinary
approach to tackling obesity and overweight, placing equal emphasis
on behavioural change, exercise and nutrition. Research has shown
the programme to be effective and it is delivered in accordance
with NICE guidelines and is approved by the DH, DCMS and DfES.
Although the entry requirements and programme focus initially on
the young person, parental/carer involvement is essential so that
changes are eventually made to the behaviour of the whole family to
ensure long term benefits.
