3d Leisure has developed a revolutionary programme for P.E. delivery called “Energise and Educate”

The key principle of the programme is 45 – 60 minutes of daily fitness P.E. offered for all pupils in school.

The programme does not replace P.E. in schools, but rather compliments current provision to address the decline in the fitness of young people.

Predominantly delivered using existing, readily available facilities and teaching staff; some additional equipment is required, such as fitness equipment and technology.

The programme moves away from the traditional emphasis of team sports in P.E. delivery, the emphasis is on personal physical activity and fitness goals not sporting prowess; the programme will eliminate practices that can be perceived to humiliate or intimidate students.

The focus will be on individual fitness, personal assessment and goal setting; children use monitors and technology throughout their activity to measure their progress and heart rate; at pre-determined points throughout the school year, cognitive assessment will take place to track children’s progress and development.

The result of the programme will be:

• Reduce the number of children that are considered unfit, obese or overweight
• Ensure young people (and their parents) value their health and take responsibility for their actions, both now and into the future
• Raise aspirations, self-confidence, self- esteem and productivity, including raising standards and attainment in schools
• Reduce bullying, discipline and teenage pregnancy as well as alcohol and substance misuse
• Support objectives and commitments in the local Council’s Transformation Plan and the NHS PCT’s strategy

Physical activity can provide other numerous benefits that will lead to:

• A better quality of life and include disease prevention
• Reduced feelings of depression and anxiety
• Enhanced self-esteem and positive effects on the brain with several studies having demonstrated the distinct relationship between academic achievement and fitness levels