Let's Play, Newsletter - 24 August 2007
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SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY
I had a fabulous day on Wednesday; I spent the morning with two of our Play Partners, Sportstec and Mr Price Youth Foundation. We took a trip out to Thembisa, to visit three of the many schools where the Mr Price Hero's programme has been implemented.
The programme works as follows:
A friendly Sportstec coach spends a term at the school. They present physical education classes to learners during school time. Each lesson is 30-minutes to 1-hour in duration, depending on the school's class timetable and structure. The teachers are also involved with the lessons and after school they attend instructional sessions where the coach teaches them how to present the activities and games presented step-by-step (photo illustrated) in the Mr Price Hero's manual, which is grade specific.
At the end of the term the coach leaves and will start again at another school at the beginning of the next term. The enabled teachers continue the programme; thus the programme is sustainable and the school is not reliant on an outside source.
It is this sustainability factor that so appeals to me; ultimately the learners, school and community have to be responsible for their health. Mr Price and Sportstec provide resources, instruction and support. At the same time they enable the school to continue the programme on their own by educating all of the teachers, not just the sports teachers.
In addition, the games are fun, limited space is well utilised and equipment is minimal. My feet were itching to join a catchers-type game. Mr Price and Sportstec - great programme. Well done.
Lisa de Speville
Communications Editor: lisa@letsplay.org
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Encouraging sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship results from respect between teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and spectators. Your child will learn about sportsmanship from your actions. Encourage them to understand that real winners are those who behave with dignity whether they win or lose a game.
- You are the parent, not the coach. Shout only words of encouragement, not directions, from the sidelines.
- Don't bad-mouth coaches, players, or game officials. Keep your comments positive and discuss concerns with the coach, in private.
- Your child is playing, not you. Don't make them play sports that you enjoy. Let your child know that they may pursue any activity.
- Keep your perspective. It's just a game. Even if the team loses every game, it won’t ruin your child's life. Allow them to play and have fun.«
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Think ahead...
The global focus on obesity is not just about the present; fast-food overdosing, inactivity abundance and the online, gaming and television obsession. No, no. Think ahead to the early onset of conditions, like diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, related to obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Also consider the cost to society; decreased work productivity, increased healthcare expenses and diminished quality of life.
This is why we believe in regular activity and good nutritional habits for children (and adults). Good lifestyle practices start at home, should be supported at school and must be encouraged by society. It’s never too late to start. Let’s Play!«
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TV Guide
Let's Play is broadcast every Saturday on any available SuperSport Channel (usually SS1). This 10-minute show is re-broadcast at various other times during the week. At the end of every month, we broadcast a 20-minute show highlighting our favourite content from the month's programs. Please check www.supersport.co.za for broadcast dates, times and channels as broadcast scheduling is affected by live sport coverage.
Saturday, 25 August 2007 (Duration: 20-minutes)
In this episode we show you highlights from the month's activities: children's golf, duathlon and ultimate frisbee.
Saturday, 1 Sept. 2007 (Duration: 10-minutes)
This week we mix action and culture. We visit the Old School Skatepark in Somerset West, where children can skateboard, bmx and inline skate to their heart's content. We then drop in at a band practise session at Jeppe Boys; what we want to know is how they manage to march and still concentrate on playing their bagpipes, trumpets and other instruments.«
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Resist the lure of food gimmicks
Draft food regulations published in late-July may put an end to gimmicks, like toys, used to advertise and encourage children to eat junk food and unhealthy snacks.
Although difficult to keep your child away from junk food and promised gifts, don’t wait for legislation; you can create an environment that encourages your child to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.
- Keep a choice of healthy foods and snacks at home; your child will eat what is available.
- From this healthy selection, let your child choose what to eat and how much of it they want.
- Food is not love; when foods are used as rewards, to pacify or to show affection, children may start using food to cope with stress or other emotions. Offer hugs, praise and attention instead.«
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