The sport of football, when used positively, can act as a significant tool for personal and community development, and the GoFitba project is well placed to aid the Curriculum for Excellence's core aspiration of ensuring young people have the opportunity to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. The project also embraces the Scottish Government's "Let's make Scotland more active" strategy of ensuring that 80% of kids under the age of 16 meet the minimum level of one hour of moderate activity by 2022.
HOUR 1
Football and Fitness Session
THE SESSION STRUCTURE:
- Structured Warm up's and Cool down's
- Weekly Football themes - passing, dribbling, technique and control, shooting, defending and football agility
- Fun Game related activities
- Team building and problem-solving activities – focusing on improving confidence, communication, team-work, decision-making, respect for others and developing participants' cognitive skills.
- Small sided games - fun and competitive play and freedom of expression.
HOUR 2
Healthy Meal and Positive Lifestyle Messages
THE SESSION STRUCTURE:
- The Eatwell Guide
- Food groups and their purpose
- Water and Hydration
- Energy Values
- Healthy cooked meal
- Personal hygiene - washing hands and table manners
At the end of each programme block a parent, guardian or family member of each participant will be invited to attend, observe and participate in both the physical and dining components of the programme. This is aimed at bringing families together and promoting a sense of unity, togetherness and structure to the children's experience and, in turn, education of the family unit. This is a showcase event where the young people have the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned, and also choose what's on the menu for themselves and their adult carers.
