Schools are being urged to introduce new and interesting female-friendly fitness activities an classes dancing and other alternative fitness program that lean towards female interests.

Recent research suggests that girls are doing less physical activities in schools than boys and this gap is increasing over time.

A study for the Women’s Sports and Fitness Foundation indicates more than half of girls are put off by PE classes.

The WSFF wants schools to make PE lessons more appealing towards girls.

The research was conducted by Loughborough University; it found huge differences between the attitudes of girls and boys towards doing PE.

Those differences were bigger in older school children.

Falling Exercise Levels In Children

Eight-year-olds did similar levels of activity: about 60% of those questioned, both girls and boys, said they did regular exercise – at least an hour, five days a week.

But among 14-year-old girls, that figure had halved – only 31% said they exercised regularly, compared with 50% of 14-year-old boys.

The research found most girls wanted to do more physical activity, but many were put off by PE classes.

Some said they did not like exercising in front of boys, and they were not confident about their sporting skills.

Source – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health

Alternative PE Workshops For Schools

This recent information indicates that females in schools are not fully catered for, or that something is missing that could result in a healthier happy lifestyle for students. We can also see that not only females but males and students in general need to be fully satisfied and have as many options as possible regarding fitness.

The Solution – Sports & Fitness Workshops

We have designed hundreds of unique bespoke workshops designed to hit this problem full on, with the Olympics around the corner Britain needs to wake up and realise that we need to educate and engage young individuals where fitness is concerned.

To help make things more exciting and engaging we have taken normal PE Lessons and spun things on it head.

Here is a list of example Sports & Fitness Workshops we have delivered in schools across the UK.

Combat Workshops: Boxercise® Workshops, Body Combat Workshops, Martial Arts Workshops, Brazilian Capoeira Workshops,

Fitness & Toning: Aerobics Workshops, Yoga Workshops, Pilate’s Workshops, Tai Chi Workshops.

Dance Fitness Workshops: Street Fit® Workshops (Street Dance Fitness®), Bollywood Dance Workshops, Zumba® Workshops, Samba Dance Workshops, Jazzercise® Workshops.

Sports Coaching Workshops: Basketball Workshops, Netball Workshops, Football Workshops, Rugby Workshops, Cricket Workshops, Fencing Workshops Athletics Workshops,

Healthy Thinking Workshops: Food Awareness Workshops, Confidence Building Workshops, Peer Pressure Workshops, Making the Right Choice Workshops

Our fitness workshops are suitable as one off taster sessions, PPA Cover, After School Clubs and INSET training teachers and staff. Our highly trained team have vast experience and are qualified in their specialist field. We use sport and fitness techniques that promote all-round body control, balance and endorse well-being.

Let’s get as many people taking part in some form of physical exercise by 2012. Trap Media’s range of Sports & Fitness Workshops are designed to help increase awareness of how important being active and fit is all over the UK, learn from top industry professionals and get involved now!

All are Jazzercise®, Zumba® and Boxercise® fitness workshops are lead by independent registered fully qualified Jazzercise®, Zumba® and Boxercise® instructors.

To book a Sports & Fitness Workshop please contact us on 0800 689 9909 or email info@trapmedia.com.

Taking Things Into Our Own Hands

Street Fit® (Street Dance Fitness®) Workshops

Children love to show off, and if there’s one style of dance that is getting the younger generation off the sofa and into the street (or dance studio), it’s street dance. Combining the fat-busting routine of an aerobic workout with some cool hip hop move, Street Fit® is a brand new addition to our dance fitness suite. What’s more, as the creators of Street Fit®, we can assure you that your class will be under expert tuition.

Our interest in the health and engagement of young people has made us devise our own spin on dance fitness.

To book a Street Fit Workshop or Hip Hop dance workshop please call our bookings line FREE today on 0800 689 9909 more information on our Street Dance Workshops can be found by clicking on the link.