The scheme fits very well into the national curriculum, meeting most of the HRE Learning Outcomes for Key Stage 2.  These include:

 

ð      Safety Issues

ð      Exercise Effects

ð      Health Benefits

ð      Activity Promotion

 

It is also possible to link the scheme into a science programme and it aims to:

 

1.       Encourage children to become more active away from school.

2.       Teach children the effects of exercise and how the body changes during exercise.

3.       Teach children the benefits of exercise and an active lifestyle.

4.       Teach children the importance of a balanced diet and energy balance.

 

The lessons last one hour and cover a range of classroom and practical activities.

 

WEEK 1     WEEK 2       WEEK 3     WEEK 4     WEEK 5

Exercise and its Effects on the Heart. Fitness Test.   Breathing and how the Body Changes during Exercise.  Heart and Lung Circuit.   The Importance of a Balanced Diet.  Balancing your Energy Game.   Healthy Lifestyles.  Making up Games.   Quiz on Topics Covered. Second Fitness Test.

 

During the five weeks children are encouraged to take part in physical activities away from school.  For every activity completed the children receive a "Fit Tick Sticker" that they collect in their workbooks.  There are certificates of participation for all children, and bronze, silver and gold certificates for those children who are very active.

 

All equipment is provided by the tutor and the children will each receive two workbooks and fit tick stickers as necessary.  Maldon District Council would like to offer your school the opportunity of receiving Bodycare for ONE class within your school completely FREE OF CHARGE! How can we offer this completely FREE of charge? Essex County Council Sports Development Unit has been successful in obtaining funding from the Children's Fund. This is a great opportunity for your pupils to access this programme.  Should you wish to book Bodycare courses for additional classes within your school a cost of £70 will be chargeable directly to the school.

 

Bodycare has been running in Essex for several years and the feedback received from schools continues to be excellent year after year.

 

What you will get: ð      Trained tutor delivering the programme ð      Children encouraged to become more active and learn lifelong skills for an improved healthy lifestyle ð      Booklets for each child ð      All equipment provided by tutor

What we ask in return: ð      Commitment to 5 week programme ð      Outside area and hall available every week ð      Teacher attends whole session ð      Complete bleep test form prior to programme starting ð      Ensure children are in the PE kits prior to each session starting

 

If you are interested in providing your pupils with this service please click here to be taken to the online booking form. Alternatively, contact Tel. 01621 854477 or sports@maldon.gov.uk  We will then contact you to confirm dates and times.

 

If you have a booking enquiry, or if you want more information on the scheme, please contact 01621 854477.