Active Recreation Officer

** Obesity has emerged as the new serious threat to health. There were 8,085 admissions for obesity in 2008/09 in England - a 60 per cent rise on 2007/08 (5,056) and a 360 per cent rise on 2003/04 (1,746).
……Obesity is rising dramatically. Regular participation in sport can play a key role in weight management, and also helps to reduce the risk of illness and premature death in overweight and obese people.**
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 7:30 AM on 29th October 2009

Background

A three year post funded by the Sport England Community Investment Fund to help reduce inequalities in leisure opportunities throughout the borough of Nuneaton & Bedworth.

The Active Recreation Officer will look to positively raise the awareness of the benefits of exercise through the promotion of physical activity, active recreation and sport across the borough.

Many individuals will not access a Leisure Facility or attend a sports club as they don’t feel they fit the mould of being fit or even young enough in some cases. This project aims to break down those barriers and build individuals self confidence. Introducing individuals to active recreation within their own areas, within the community where they feel more comfortable, increasing an individual’s confidence to initially start exercising.

Current Programmes on Offer

Childrens Centres & Early Years Centres

In response to the information gained from surveys conducted on the users of the centre's and local residents in the Borough, various exercise sessions are being established within centre's in the community, in partnership with the on-site creches. By linking with the creche, we are hoping to remove childcare as a barrier to parents participating in sports and physical activity.

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Sheltered Housing Development

The Active Recreation Officer and the Club Development Officer (CDO) are supporting Sheltered Housing Developments to form their own affiliated Sports and Social Clubs.
By establishing their own clubs and working in partnership with the Active Recreation Officer and CDO, assistance can be given to the groups in gaining funding for equipment and activities such as; Multi-Surface Bowls and seated exercise classes.

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Cycling for Health

Steps are currently being taken to launch a cycling scheme within Nuneaton and Bedworth.

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For more information contact Nicki Lea, Active Recreation Officer
nicola.lea@nbleisuretrust.org :: 02476 400591 :: 07789 308867