A day in the life of an athlete – Charlotte Cox

…d I pack my kit bag, 2 pairs of spikes, change of socks (the sand from the long jump pit is annoying so I pack a change of socks), I will also have in my bag my sun cream, hat and water, together with a healthy snack, (nuts and bananas are my favourite) and equipment I might need later, spare spikes, measuring tape, Long jump marker. I leave with the bag my competition vest and shorts, my vest is pinned up with my number, which at this competition…

DSActive partner with CIMSPA to provide Leisure and Fitness Education Workshops

…ctivity and a single unified voice for the sector. The Institute holds two long term strategic priorities: To provide opportunities for young leaders to develop and succeed To provide leadership on the development and management of career pathways. DSActive will be a running a CIMSPA accredited workshop called DSActive Leisure and Fitness Workshop. The workshop is three-hours long and contains theory and practical elements. It is ideal for profess…

The Sensory Stages to eating

…or have a drink immediately afterwards. Step 5: Eat the food This can be a long process for some people, some can progress to a new step with only 10 exposures, for others it might be 50 or 500! So be patient and let them progress at their own pace. Avoid pressure tactics for trying the new foods, and try and lead by example by trying the food yourself to show it’s safe. Asking the person to help with preparing and cooking the food can also help w…

The DSActive Nutrition App

…rich recipes, we like healthy fats, we love our greens and we’ve tried to avoid too many unhealthy carbs and sugars. We wish to encourage our users to ‘Eat the Rainbow’ and intend to reward them badges and points for planning, shopping, cooking and eating nutritionally rich meals. We’ve designed the App to be easy to understand and use, and also given users the ability to track, record and reward increased physical activity. The App will educate…

Super first session at St. Albans

…ad the chance to take part in for some mini rallies which they loved. Two young volunteers were there to help and were absolutely fantastic with everyone. After everyone was warmed up, the players got to practice their forehand, some of whom even showed off some impressive serves over the net. It was a great day of tennis and enjoyed by everyone who came, especially the players. At the end of the session they all got a goodie bag which went down a…

“Go into your sessions with patience, no expectations and enthusiasm”

…e doesn’t stick. However, the satisfaction I get from player improvement, along*]}*side the unwavering enthusiasm of my players, make all the hard work more than worth it. Tennis is a great sport for people with Down’s syndrome. You can give players clear, attainable goals which they can recognise and celebrate when they have achieved it (i.e. getting a ball over the net). It is also easy to tailor to age and ability and can be made as complex or as s…

A day in Bournemouth

…ing but great things to say about the club.” To find out more about the session at Southbourne tennis club click here, to find out more about the Longfleet FC session click here. Photos courtesy of Longfleet FC….

Fulham Badgers impressively beat the U16 academy side

…gers met the Fulham FC Academy Under 16 side in a friendly match. We went along to see how the side got on. The Badgers needed a good warm up to prepare them for the big game ahead of them. The players went out onto the pitch and started kicking the ball around, with some fantastic shots being save by the keepers. With all the talented players playing for the Badgers, it was clear to see they were going to put up a good game. Once the Badgers were…