Active Families          Programme

This programme funded by the Public Health Agency Western Investing for Health is:             

¨       Open to 11-16 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, guardian)

¨       Focus on getting more physically active and the benefits to you and your family

¨       Deliver a preventative message around the risk factors of heart attacks

¨       Address emotional health and Well being

¨       Set foundations for positive life-long relationships between parents and children

Key message Sessions

Key message sessions will be on:

¨       Health and Total Fitness

¨       Healthy Eating

¨       Managing change of lifestyle factors

¨       Stress Management

¨       Personal esteem, Assertiveness and Communication

¨       Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol Prevention

12 Week Programme

Families will take part in a 12 week (2 hours per session) programme that will include:

¨       Trainer led group sessions

¨       Completion of lifestyle logs and outcome worksheets

¨       Activity taste challenges

¨       Social opportunities and trips

¨       Distance support from trainers

¨       Structured progression from week 1 to week 12

Incentives will be given at stages throughout the course, these will include:

Leisure Centre passes, grow your own garden kits, and either a trip to an adventure centre or ten pin bowling