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Teachers 'should not be expected to keep kids fit'
PARENTS should not expect teachers to take responsibility for keeping their kids fit and healthy, according to a physical activity expert.
Anna Chalkley, project manager at the British Heart Foundation's National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, points out that schools are under increased pressure to hit targets in every area and families need to do their bit to keep kids active.
She said: 'We are keen to promote the recommended 60 minutes of activity a day, but while there has been a significant investment into sport in schools, teachers are bombarded with targets like this and cannot provide everything that is needed in school hours."
PARENTS should not expect teachers to take responsibility for keeping their kids fit and healthy, according to a physical activity expert.
Anna Chalkley, project manager at the British Heart Foundation's National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, points out that schools are under increased pressure to hit targets in every area and families need to do their bit to keep kids active.
She said: 'We are keen to promote the recommended 60 minutes of activity a day, but while there has been a significant investment into sport in schools, teachers are bombarded with targets like this and cannot provide everything that is needed in school hours."
Dance mat league steps up fitness bid
A DANCE mat league that allows schools to compete against each other online is encouraging more kids to get fit, according to one partnership development manager.
The competition - for pupils in years five to 11 - lets each year group compete at five different levels ranging from novice to expert.
Each week pupils perform a set dance track and their scores are recorded online. Points are calculated throughout the month, with the top scoring student, team and school being revealed.
A DANCE mat league that allows schools to compete against each other online is encouraging more kids to get fit, according to one partnership development manager.
The competition - for pupils in years five to 11 - lets each year group compete at five different levels ranging from novice to expert.
Each week pupils perform a set dance track and their scores are recorded online. Points are calculated throughout the month, with the top scoring student, team and school being revealed.
