Self care
Here you will find lots of useful resources, links and tips to support you in making healthy lifestyle choices. The aim of this page is to not only give information, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, but also give you the ability to signpost support to those in your network who may need it.
Aim of the Maricourt Catholic High School PE department
We want every pupil to have the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead a healthy active lifestyle and participate in lifelong physical activity.
This is very much in line with the current National Curriculum Expectations that requires…
- In Years 7-9 Pupils should be taught to: take part in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs, and
- In Years 10 &11 Pupils should be taught to: continue to take part regularly in competitive sports and activities outside school through community links or sports clubs.
The Chief Medical Officer recommends that pupils should engage in an average of 60 minutes exercise per day.
Here you will find lots of useful resources, links and tips to support you in making healthy lifestyle choices. The aim of this page is to not only give information, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, but also give you the ability to signpost support to those in your network who may need it.
Where to take part in physical activity outside of school.
To find out what Sport or Physical Activity you may be best suited to, there is a brilliant free online questionnaire that you can access by clicking on…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/44877708
To find a Sports Club local to you, click on…
When our pupils leave Maricourt Catholic High School, the Chief Medical Officer recommends that they take part in 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of intense Physical Activity per week, our aim is to prepare all pupils to be able to follow this guidance and lead a healthy and active lifestyle regardless of their level of participation.
Looking for further support?
MOVE IT is a healthy lifestyle programme for children aged 5-18 and their families who need help with weight maintenance. If you feel you need further support around this you can refer to this programme by following the link below.
https://activelifestyles-sefton.co.uk/move-it-self-referral/
Eating well as a teen
Your teenage years are an important time for growth and development. Ahealthy, varied diet is essentialto ensure that you receive all the energy and nutrients you need tofeel good, stay healthy, concentrate at school,andtake part in physical activities.
Find further information on the link below:
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutrition-for/teenagers/
Sleep
Teen Sleep Matters!
68% of teens do not sleep enough during school nights.
“Sleep should be an important part of your overall health and wellbeing.”
Visit https://teensleephub.org.uk/teens-young-people/
Self care Plan
Self care is about the things you do that help you to feel good; and everyone’s self care looks different. Check out the Anna Freud self care plan on their website. This gives a great resource where you can create your own.It guides you into thinking about how you can look after your own wellbeing by focusing on the physical, emotional, social and practical elements of your day to day life.
https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/my-self-care-plan-secondary-and-fe/
Eating well as a teen
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutrition-for/teenagers/