Primary Objectives of Healthy & Active Kids Holiday Programs:

 

The Healthy & Active Holiday Care Program for kids has been developed as I saw a real need for a comprehensive & practical program that will have real results in the fight against childhood inactivity.

 

As a physical educator and someone who is incredibly passionate about the welfare and health of our countries youth I believe that it is time that this issue was addressed a practical and effective way.

 

In my time teaching I appreciate the role that school curriculum plays in recognizing this issue. Schools across Queensland & Australia are teaching young people about the benefits of good nutrition & the importance of physical activity however I do think that young men and women could benefit from additional engagement in and learning about how they can effectively create healthy lifestyle habits for themselves and their families.

 

You only need to look at the introduction of healthy tuck-shops, the improvements in resources available to teachers who educate children about nutrition and exercise and the introduction of initiatives like smart moves & active after school communities to see that we are heading in the right direction.

 

Nevertheless if real lifelong change is to take place in relation to nutrition and exercise then a practical, hands on and comprehensive program needs to be on offer, and that’s why Healthy & Active Holiday Care Programs for kids was developed.

 

Heath Mackintosh