‘Worrying’ sugar levels in breakfast cereals
The watchdog said starting the day with a recommended serving of Special K would be “almost the sugar equivalent” to waking up to a serving of Tesco Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Premium Ice Cream.
Month: April 2009
Speedo’s ‘Fastskin’ inventor nominated for top award
Sharks are able to move very fast and it is their skin that helps them swim efficiently by having dermal denticles -triangular projections that point backwards and decrease drag and turbulence by making water spiral off the shark’s body.
Children ‘not exercising enough’
…nearly three-quarters (72%) of children do not take part in the recommended hour of daily activity outside school.
Working to reignite cricketing passion
A survey carried out among more than 26,000 children from secondary schools in south London, which found that cricket was ranked 21st on the list of sports they favour, behind even archery and rounders!
Dancing to fitness is a fiddle
Even if you have no previous experience, you will soon be able to teach folk dances and authentic tunes from the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia that have been performed and enjoyed for over 350 years.
Alternative games draw pupils to school sport
Since 2000 when the compulsary teaching of competitive games to 14 – 16 year olds ceased, schools have gradually started to provide lessons in activities such as tai chi, mountain biking, golf and yoga. These have attracted pupils who disliked traditional team games, particularly “vulnerable” children, the inspectors said.
Healthy workers make healthy companies
Thoroughly updated with the latest research, Worksite Health Handbook makes a strong case for the formulation, introduction and implementation of health and fitness programmes in the workplace.
No walk on the wild side for today’s kids
Most adults agreed that they would like children to play outdoors more often, but cited road safety and concern about strangers as reasons for not giving them more freedom.