CN19 : Activ8 Eatwell - Teacher training (Food Standards Agency NI and Sports NI)

Tutor :

Ruth Balmer

Description :

The course will be delivered through a variety of interactive sessions. Participants will gain a range of teaching strategies and ideas from within the Activ8 Eatwell programme.

On completion of the course all participants will receive an Activ8 Eatwell Teachers’ Manual, an Activ8 Eatwell Teacher Checklist as well as copies of the Activ8 Eatwell Diaries for children to complete.

The Activ8 Eatwell programme has been developed to complement and update an existing resource produced by CCEA - 'Living, Learning Together - Stay Healthy and Safe!' The main themes and activities provided in 'Stay Healthy and Safe' are explored in more detail throughout the Activ8 Eatwell programme. By doing so, the programme supports teachers to provide learning opportunities that will help plan, teach and assess the relevant statutory requirements for Key Stage 2 of the NI Primary Curriculum within both Personal Development & Mutual Understanding (PDMU) and Physical Education (PE).

To ensure effective learning, the Activ8 Eatwell programme encourages teachers to use a range of teaching methods. Children’s understanding of the relationship between physical activity and healthy eating is promoted using a connected learning approach.

Children participating in the programme are encouraged to lead healthy and active lifestyles by:
- Being physically active.
- Developing their physical literacy skills and a positive attitude
towards physical activity.
- Making informed and healthy choices about food intake.

Parental involvement throughout and after the programme is encouraged through regular correspondence providing parents with vial information and ideas for home learning links.

Aims :

The aim of the one day training course is to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills, resources and confidence to plan and deliver an Activ8 Eatwell programme.

The aim of the Activ8 Eatwell programme is to enable children to lead active and healthy lifestyles by developing their awareness, understanding and appreciation between physical activity and healthy eating.

Learning Outcomes :

At the end of the one day training course, teachers will be:

- able to plan and deliver the interactive Activ8 Eatwell programme.
- more confident when delivering lessons on physical activity and healthy eating.
- have increased awareness of the support offered by Sports NI and Food Standards Agency NI.

At completion of the 6 week programme, children will:
1. Know they need to take part in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
2. Be encouraged to drink lots of water.
3. Develop their understanding of the importance of a healthy breakfast and know which foods qualify as a healthy breakfast.
5. Be aware of the eatwell plate and the 5 food groups.
6. Appreciate the importance of having a balanced healthy diet.
7. Appreciate the importance of eating a range of fruit and vegetables.
8. Compare and contrast the taste of different fruits and vegetables and discuss their preferences.
9. Know that food labels can help to make healthy choices.
10. Be aware that advertising can influence what they choose to eat.
11. Recall and assess their physical activity levels, healthy breakfast and water intake.
12. Know the benefits of being a member of a team.

Target Group :

This course would appeal not only to Primary 5 Teachers but also Key Stage 2 Teachers, PE Co-ordinators, PDMU Co-ordinators and Extended Schools Co-ordinators.

Presenter Bio :

I (Ruth Balmer) am a registered dietitian, having worked within the Health Service for 18 years. I am currently working as a nutritionist with the Food Standards Agency with a remit for community and schools work.

Melanie McKee is currently a Physical Literacy Advisor with Sports NI, having worked previously as a primary school teacher.

Course Date(s) :

Thursday, 19 Aug 2010 to Thursday, 19 Aug 2010

Venue :

Stranmillis University College

Places Available: / Remaining:

Course is no longer running.