Joining Forces to Tackle Obesity, 21-22 January 2002

 

Workshop One

 

Physical activity: Engaging young people through school sport

 

Ken Fox, Head of Exercise and Health Sciences at Bristol University introduced the following speakers and facilitated discussion.

 

Andy Smith of York St John College gave an overview of the issues in encouraging wider participation in sport among young people, including trends and ideas on actions needed.

 

Brian Hawkins of Kesgrave School, Ipswich, presented a case study on his school’s approach to sport and the high levels of participation and sporting success it has attained.