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The programme is funded by MOH and facilitated through Harbour Sport. The aim of the programme is to assist children aged 7-14 years, and their families to live a more active and healthier lifestyle. Referrals can be via Green Prescription or families can self refer to Harbour Sport.
The target group of children are in the 95 percentile based on height/weight charts so are overweight for height and are overweight (BMI 25+) for their age.
Venues include the following:
• Bayview School, Glenfield – Friday 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
• Murrays Bay School, East Coast Bays – Wed 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Hibiscus Coast Leisure Centre – Tuesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Each session will see the families engage in a combination of nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices and fun activities/games.
The programme lasts for 6 months per family and attempts to graduate each child into sport upon the completion of the programme.
Pacific Programme
The Pacific Active Families Programme is tailored to the cultural needs of the Pacific Island community. It incorporates pacific language, traditions, food and values.
• Hato Petera, Northcote – Friday 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Green Prescription
The programme is funded by MOH and facilitated through Harbour Sport. The aim of the programme is to get sedentary adults independently active by achieving 30 minutes of exercise a day for 5 or more days a week. A client will be referred to Harbour Sport via a GP or Practice Nurse.
The client receives phone based support for a 3-4 month period that includes:
Goal Setting
Motivational Support
Provision of options for activities/sports in the area
Discounts on selected activity providers
Two community groups are also run to get Green Prescription patients achieving their goals together in a fun, energetic environment.
• Beach Haven Rate Payers Hall – Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Takapuna Cricket Club – Tuesday 10:00am - 11:30am
Each session consists of a 20 minute nutrition/healthy lifestyle talk with either your Peer Support Persons or guest speakers and a 50 minute fun activity or exercise class.
Further information is available from Harbour Sport, Ph. 415 4610
www.harboursport.co.nz
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