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Two Courtneys sites currently run the MEND programme. The MEND
Programme is a fun, free after-school course which helps families
learn how to be fitter, healthier and happier. It was developed by
experts in child health and research shows it really works!
MEND Programmes are open to children aged 7 to 13
who are above their ideal weight, accompanied by a parent or
carer.
There are currently MEND Programmes running in over 200
locations across the country with lots of free spaces this
Spring! Why not join in the fun?
Queen Mother Sports Centre, 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road,
Victoria:
The next nine week programme is due to start at Queen Mother
Sports Centre on Wednesday 21st May 2008.
There are two, two-hour sessions per week.
Wednesday 5pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 11am
To book your child's place please contact Makensie at The Queen
Mother Sports Centre on 020 7630 5522 or via queenmother.reception@cannons.co.uk
Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, London W1H:
The next nine week programme is due to start at Seymour Leisure
Centre on Tuesday 3rd June 2008.
There are two, two-hour sessions per week.
Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 4pm - 6am
To book your child's place please contact Dorret at Seymour
Leisure Centre on 020 7723 8019 or via seymour.fitness@cannons.co.uk
More information on MEND:
The MEND Programme is a fun, effective and practical lifestyle
solution focused on families with overweight or obese children. The
key to its success is an integrated approach, combining all of the
elements known to both treat obesity effectively and ensure long
lasting results.
MEND stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it!, each element
involving the following:
Mind Simple but effective behavioural change techniques designed
to help parents improve their children's overall diet and activity
patterns.
Exercise
MEND's specially adapted exercise programme has been created for
kids who do not naturally like to exercise. All activities are
based on popular children's games, music and sport. The intention
to increase awareness of exercise and to show that not all exercise
is boring or unpleasant. Practically we work to increase
cardiovascular output levels, improve muscular strength and sharpen
co-ordination.
Activities include land-based games (e.g. How many Limbs? Football
League, Crazy Cards) and water-based games (e.g. Under the Sea,
Treasure Hunt).
Nutrition Stimulating group-based activities and lessons combine basic
healthy nutrition guidelines, such as Balance of Good Health, Five
Fruit and Vegetables portions a day, and choosing MEND Friendly
Foods.
Families learn how to enjoy the benefits of eating healthier foods
- together as a team!
Getting involved
Participating in weekly activities
Family involvement
Being part of a group
Committing to change
Being positive
For more information about the MEND
programme visit www.mendprogramme.org
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