Be A Champion
Be A Champion is an app-based pupil health, wellbeing and mentoring programme developed in partnership with Jamie Peacock and Schools Advisory Service. Piloted in 2018, the programme has helped numerous children and young people across the country. It is easy to fall into bad habits which affect our physical and mental health, Be A Champion encourages pupils to change those habits, educates pupils about health and wellbeing and rewards pupils for participating.
Jamie Peacock MBE is an English professional rugby league player, known as one of the most successful players in Super League History. In his career, Jamie has played for the Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls, captained both Great Britain and England at international level, won nine Super League championships, four Challenge Cup winner medals, named to the Super League Dream Team eleven times and, in 2003, won the prestigious Man of Steel award.
Focusing on four habits which affect health and wellbeing so substantially, Jamie was confident, healthy and as a result became a champion. With the programme guidance, commitment and determination - you too can Be A Champion.
Adopt Four Habits to become a Champion
Little changes can go a long way. By working with pupils to maintain a positive mindset, eating healthy, sleeping better and becoming more physically active, you can help young people adopt better lifestyle choices and improve their overall health and well being.
Stop focusing on the negatives, acknowledge your daily successes and unlock your potential. According to Children's Society October 2018 statistics 1 in 10 schoolchildren have a mental health condition that can be diagnosed. Identifying and addressing these conditions or concerns is vital because 75% of all mental health problems are established by the time someone is 18 and with the right support at the right time, these issues can be managed and prevented. 75% of young people who are experiencing mental health problems aren’t receiving treatment for a variety of reasons, whether it be lack of services or the person reluctant to speak out.
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How much sleep do you get on a daily basis? Have you considered how this can impact on your energy levels and mindset?
Medical professionals say that children aged 6 - 12 years old should get 9 - 12 hours of sleep every day and young people aged 13 - 18 years old should get 8 - 10 hours of sleep every day. Poor sleep patterns can impact on other aspects of your health and wellbeing.
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Do you get your 5 a day? Can you identify healthy food groups and what food falls into those categories?
Medical professionals say that children aged 7 - 10 years old should have no more than 24g of free sugars per day. Your sugar intake can also directly affect other areas of a person's health and well being, such as sleep.
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You don't have to run a marathon or play a professional sport to increase your daily physical activity.
Medical professionals say that children and young people aged 5 - 18 years old should participate in physical activity, ranging from moderate to vigorous activity for at least 60 minutes per day. Reducing time away from the TV or video games can also affect other areas of your well being. Studies show that a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity per day is linked to better health, stronger bones and increasing self esteem.
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