Schools Case Studies
We understand that indoor rowing might be entirely new to you and that you might be in need of a little inspiration as to how to get your projects up and running, or might just be looking for fresh ideas.
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Case Studies tagged with: Pct
- NE Essex PCT - Report On Rowers In Schools
This report provides an evaluation of the Rowers in Schools project a year after it began in nineteen secondary schools in North East Essex in February 2009. The project contributes to the engagement of schools in addressing obesity and physical activity levels, which is vital for improving the health and wellbeing of young people in the area. - Row your boat to tackle obesity
An innovative pilot scheme between the Tony Blair Sports Foundation and the North East Strategic Health Authority was launched today (30th April) to tackle childhood obesity and other health conditions through rowing. - Heart of Birmingham Teaching PCT
In 2006 the Heart of Birmingham teaching PCT funded an indoor rowing project into the 117 primary and secondary schools within their catchment area utilising funding from the Choosing Health initiative. The purpose was to introduce a new and exciting phys - Calthorpe Specialist Sports College
The indoor rowing machines have been used as part of the schools weight loss programme to increase and monitor physical activity. Adults from the local community also use the indoor rowers as part of the healthy lifestyles programme we run during our outreach programme with the wider community - Heart of Birmingham - Indoor Rowing in Primary and Secondary Schools
The Teaching Primary Care Trust in the Heart of Birmingham area put machines into primary and secondary schools in the Birmingham area with the aim of raising awareness of fitness and tackling obesity with pupils from a young age. The summary of their evaluations can be found here.