In an exciting initiative to promote healthier living amongst children, the Leeds Rhinos Foundation has teamed up with our Official Health Partner, Nuffield Health, to deliver a series of engaging and educational assemblies in schools across Leeds.
Through interactive activities, children are introduced to essential concepts of Nutrition, Physical Activity, Hydration, Sleep and Personal Hygiene, with the aim of encouraging these habits early on in their lifetimes.
The assemblies leverage the popularity and positive influence of the Leeds Rhinos, using sports as a vehicle to connect with students and convey important messages.
The Nuffield Health Healthier Nation Index is an annual survey and one of the most detailed reviews of all aspects of the nation’s physical and mental health. This year’s findings showed that 3 out of 4 people do not partake in the 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week which is advised by the NHS.
As a result, the Healthier Lifestyle Assemblies include an interactive, physical component led by Leeds Rhinos legend, Jamie Jones-Buchanan. In this segment, children are encouraged to move on the spot, recreating the experience of running the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. This is something that the children can then take home and practice in their own time.
By reaching children at a young age, the Healthier Lifestyles Assembly aims to create a lasting impact on the city’s overall health statistics.
So far, this assembly has been delivered to over 16,000 children, and we hope that this number will continue to rise in the new school year!