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What is it?. Briefly ?Easy to learn, aerobic routines done to ?pop' musicChildren/leaders/adults copy from DVD resourceMusic CD provided tooJust the catalyst to kick-start a school culture. What has been the impact? On the children?.. EnjoymentHealthImproved rhythm and timing leading to be
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1. Wake up and Shake up A fun way of getting active
2. What is it? Briefly
Easy to learn, aerobic routines done to pop music
Children/leaders/adults copy from DVD resource
Music CD provided too
Just the catalyst to kick-start a school culture
3. What has been the impact?On the children
. Enjoyment
Health
Improved rhythm and timing leading to better co-ordination
Enhanced learning potential
Increased hydration
Improved self-esteem and confidence
4. Your brain cant think
.. without a drink
5. What has been the impact ?On the whole school
. Increased participation in daily physical activity
Raised standards through increased motivation and improved concentration span
Improved behaviour and attendance
Assisted with Healthy Schools accreditation
As it is an inclusive activity, it has developed a positive and co-operative whole school ethos, right through to teachers, ancillary staff, parents and even Head teachers joining in.
6. Engaging the overweight child The activity needs to be
inclusive
non-threatening
achievable
fun
7. Looking for an intervention strategy? How might the Wake up, Shake up idea, or something similar, help?
8. Let me share a true story with you.. You may never know the impact that your efforts/intervention have had
So often it is about sowing a seed, which may not flourish until some time in the future
Its about creating pleasant memories around being active
9. Hot Tips In a school setting an overweight child..
needs to be unknowingly engaged in physical activity
needs to be praised for their co-ordination and skill to divert from their lack of stamina
needs to ENJOY the activity
10. Its about making a difference
and remember
EVERY
CHILD
MATTERS