Community Imps - Football in the Community

Children reap the rewards of our "Healthy Habits" day...

We've been taking our brilliant "Healthy Habits" scheme into Primary schools for over two years now and the scheme is set to continue into 2008/09. Funded by our partners Lincolnshire Co-op, the scheme is designed to help children understand more about eating a good balanced diet and living a healthy lifestyle. Plus, we can also deliver a follow-up on the theme of "Unhealthy Habits" where we discuss the dangers of smoking, drinking, drugs as well as what makes an unhealthy diet.

Healthy Habits day...

Morning Classroom workshop - Healthy foods - How our body works - the 'Food Plate'

Afternoon Exercise and activity - practical fun-based PE session

Each workshop uses interactive visual aids to stimulate the children and encourage participation from everyone. Here, the Imps' Lee Frecklington lends a hand on our giant 'Food Plate' at Wragby Primary School. Our practical sessions are based around exercise and the need to keep yourself active, using football as a focal point, children will learn basic ball skills and techniques which they can then develop further. We also looks closely at fundamental motor skills - balance, agility and coordination - learning more about our body mechanics and how we can improve the way we control our movement.

Healthy Habits Factfile...

Over 200 primary schools have benefited from this scheme

Over 20,000 pupils have enjoyed a Healthy Habits programme

Special schools, Secondaries, Sure Start Groups and Pre-school visits too

Kids Clubs, Football Clubs and Adult Learning Centres

Awards...

Lincolnshire Coop has won Two BIG Tick Awards from Business in the Community for its support of the Healthy habits programme

Healthy Habits was shortlisted in the national Football League Awards for 'Community Initiative of the Year' 2007/08

For more information or to book a place on the scheme call the Community Imps team on 01522 563792 or email the Healthy Habits Coordinator Jon Biggs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it