| What happens during the eight
weeks of KidShape classes?
KidShape is a family affair! At least one
parent or guardian is required to attend each class with the child. You
and your child will meet once a week with the other children and their
parents or guardians in the KidShape program. Each class is filled with
kids and adults who are concerned about their health just as you are. A
great bonus of the program is the students often become friendly with each
other and lend support as they learn healthier habits.
At KidShape, we believe you should: Eat healthfully. Be more
active. Believe in yourself. And if you eat healthy, are more active, and
believe in yourself, you will become
healthier!
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Each class is divided into three major sessions.
- In the nutrition session, a registered dietitian
teaches adults and kids well-balanced eating habits to live a healthier
lifestyle.
- In the physical activity session, the children
participate in about 40 continuous minutes of fun, aerobic exercise.
During two of the weeks, the adults exercise with the students. Family
fun is promoted each week.
- In the supportive activity
session, adults and children meet separately to discuss how to
change old habits and support each other during their healthy lifestyle
changes.
At
home, each family . . .
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Exercises.
Each
child’s goal is to spend an hour a day in physical activity. At least
three times a week, the adult and child should spend 30 minutes in
physical activity together.
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Eats healthy.
KidShape instructors show each child how make
changes in eating habits and set goals.
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Keeps a food journal.
The first step to changing how one eats is
to realize what you are eating. KidShape instructors give individual
feedback on eating habits.
Click here for dates/locations of upcoming programs.
Click
here for registration forms
To
register for KidShape or for more information,
e-mail Joann Dorr, KidShape Program
Coordinator or call
215.710.4590.
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Information on NEW
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