Popping Postie
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by PR Mum in Fun stuff, Health, People
The Postie will be delighted to read the news that the Government plans to provide break-dancing lessons for children as young as four in a drive against obesity. He has already taught the big rotter some basic breaking and popping moves, which she plans to show-off at the forthcoming school disco. He is also working on the little rotter’s moon walking technique!
The £1 million initiative is an attempt by the Government to reduce increasing obesity rates among young children. One-in-seven primary schoolchildren are now seriously overweight and experts predict that the problem could dramatically worsen in coming decades. Up to 20,000 primary school pupils at risk of developing weight problems will be targeted by a new generation of “lifestyle coaches”. The specially-trained staff (to include teachers and parents) will give selected children an extra hour of physical activity every week – on top of conventional PE lessons. Government officials said the sessions would be aimed at boosting children’s confidence, improving fitness and cutting weight. Activities are also expected to include yoga, martial arts and free running – a form of street acrobatics in which participants use walls, stairs and railings to perform stunts.
