It's no secret that activity levels among children are on the decline. A number of medical studies have shown that, in the UK, a combination of dwindling exercise levels and poor diet have led to a generation of children with waistlines expanding faster than those in any other European country.
Despite this, a recent study of young people's attitudes towards sport and activity revealed that children think they should be doing more sport, not less and they think sport is fun and are acutely aware that it is good for them.
Research has shown that exercise is not only good for the body, but for the mind as well. There is a confirmed link between sport and academic success, with schools that encourage sport recording higher grades, with better behaved children.
What is clear is that, girl or boy, young people are crying out for opportunities to be more active and to have more support and security for the occasions when they do have chance to play. (Research reproduced from the Norwich Union "Listening to Tomorrow's Athletes")
To help tackle some of these issues facing young people playing sport, High Peak Leisure organises a number of activities, during term time as well as school holidays, to help keep young people active. The programme listed below offers a wide range of sporting and play activities to keep young people active.
You can turn up on the day for all the sessions listed below, except sessions that run as courses, or the exercise classes which are marked with a #, which must be booked in advance.
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| 3.45-4.30pm | Gym Tots (4-7yrs) - £26.00 Work Towards Baga Awards. This Session Introduces Basic Co-Ordination And Strength Exercises And The A Bars, Beam And Floor Exercises Are Incorporated Into The Lesson.8 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 4.30-5.15pm | Gym Tots (4-7yrs) - £26.00 Work Towards Baga Awards. This Session Introduces Basic Co-Ordination And Strength Exercises And The A Bars, Beam And Floor Exercises Are Incorporated Into The Lesson.8 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 5.15-6.15pm | Gym Seniors (10-16yrs) - £28.00 Sessions Ran By Qualified Coaches. This Session Introduces Basic Gymnastic Skills Using A Bars, Beam And Vault And Also Routines To Music. 8 Week Course Book In Advance |
| Tuesday | |
| 5.30-6.30pm | Champs Organised Fun And Games - £1.80 For Young People With A Disability And Their Siblings. Just Turn Up. Refreshments Provided |
| Wednesday | |
| 4.00-5.30pm | Junior Football (5-8yrs) - £2.50 Session Run By FA Qualified Coaches Just Turn Up Practice Football Skills And Team Football |
| 5.30-6.15pm | Gym Tots (4-7yrs) - £28.00 Work Towards Baga Awards. This Session Introduces Basic Co-Ordination And Strength Exercises And The A Bars, Beam And Floor Exercises Are Incorporated Into The Lesson. 8 Week Course Book In Advance |
| Thursday | |
| 10.00-11.00am | Waterbabies Just Turn Up Normal Rates Apply. Children Swim Free A Play Session In The Pool For Parents/Carers And Their Children Under Five. Floats And Toys Provided |
| 5.30-6.30pm | Football Training (8-11yrs) - £2.00 Session Run By FA Qualified Coaches Learn Football Skills |
| Friday | |
| 9.30-10.30am | Fundamentals (1-4 years) - £15 for five weeks This session is to encourage essential motor, co-ordination and social skills. Using gymnastic equipment and techniques. Sessions will have a different theme each week. |
| 9.30-11.30am | Fun Galore A Soft Play Session For Pre School Children. £2.00 For 1 Hour£3.00 For 2 Hours Refreshments Provided Please Book Weekly In Advance |
| 4.30-5.30pm | Short Tennis 6yrs+ New Course Commences In September |
| Saturday | |
| 10.30-11.30am | Badminton All Levels (7yrs+) - £15.50 5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 11.30-12.30pm | Badminton All Levels (7yrs+) - £15.50 5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 1.00-2.30pm | Trampoline (6yrs+) - £28.00 All Levels. Children Work To Attain Badges And Certificates 1-67 Week Course Book In Advance |
| Sunday | |
| 9.00-10.30am | Gym Invite Class - £18.75 Elite Gymnasts By Invitation Only 5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 10.45-11.45am | Gym Juniors - £17.50 8-11 Yrs5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 12.00-12.45pm | Gym Tots (4-7yrs) - £16.25 Work Towards Baga Awards. This Session Introduces Basic Co-Ordination And Strength Exercises And The A Bars, Beam And Floor Exercises Are Incorporated Into The Lesson. 5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 12.45-1.30pm | Gym Tots (4-7yrs) - £16.25 Work Towards Baga Awards. This Session Introduces Basic Co-Ordination And Strength Exercises And The A Bars, Beam And Floor Exercises Are Incorporated Into The Lesson. 5 Week Course Book In Advance |
| 1.00-2.00pm | Family Fun Swim - Just Turn Up Normal Rates Apply. Children Under 5 Swim Free. A Play Session In The Pool Floats And Toys Provided. Adults Must Be Accompanied By A Child. Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult |
| 1.30-3.00pm | Gym Seniors (10-16yrs) - £18.75 Ran By Qualified Coaches. This Session Introduces Basic Gymnastic Skills Using A Bars, Beam And Vault And Also Routines To Music. 5 Week Course Book In Advance |