The Joy of Moving project is a national school-based educational project for children aged between 9-10. The initiative, which has been developed in partnership with the English Football League Trust and Ferrero, is run across three London boroughs.
The programme encourages physical activity, promotes nutritional education and builds awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
In practical terms, the six-week programme offers a holistic approach to healthier lifestyles– combining classroom learning with physical activity.
Children spend time in the classroom learning about the body, nutrition and the importance of exercise – this is then followed by a session dedicated to playing football, dodgeball or handball.
Over 250,000 children had fun with the Joy of Moving Home School Festival
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust joined the Joy of Moving Home School Festival a couple of weeks ago, which reached over 1,300 schools and engaged with thousands of families across England and Wales. Recognising that children would miss out on their school sports day this year, the Joy of Moving Home School Festival aimed to […]
Southall MP praises impact of health project run by Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Southall MP Virendra Sharma swapped parliament for the playground as he joined pupils from St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School yesterday. He took part in a Joy of Moving Move and Learn session, which inspires 9-10 year olds to get physically active and enjoy movement by learning through play. With temperatures soaring to 24 degrees, the […]
BBC Sport coverage of our Joy of Moving project
Brentford player Sergi Canos took part in a special Joy of Moving session last week. Pupils from Downe Manor Primary School braved the elements as they took part in sided games of playground football. And journalists from BBC Sport were on hand to highlight how football clubs are helping pupils get active: Read the coverage from […]
