Devonport
Devonport City Council
Muscle Up Bootcamp
CAPITOL SHOWCASE
Innovation In Action
Showcasing excellent community-based health and wellbeing initiatives
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Why was this program needed?
• Anecdotally, it was noted that many children from low socioeconomic areas had limited access to physical activity programs and/or participation was not always a family priority. • The primary objectives of the program is to actively engage children to have fun through movement. • The program provides safe and structured activity opportunities with a high degree of predictability and stability. • Key features of the program’s success include its consistency and familiarity. It is widely acknowledged that individuals with barriers to activity such as social challenges and anxiety respond better in familiar environments where structure is provided. The Devonport City Council Muscle Up Bootcamp program provides children with opportunities to have fun through movement in a safe, structured and familiar environment, improving physical health, leading to better overall health and wellbeing.
• Program organisers recognise the significant benefits of supporting children’s development as they work with positive community role models who demonstrate healthy behaviours.