GRIT - WLSA

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Is your child having too much screen time? Is your child not engaging in enough activity? Are you challenged for food choices at home?

We are taking expressions of interest from parents on the Gold Coast to receive further information about this cutting-edge program on a one-on-one basis. Please register to know how your child could benefit from the GRIT Project.

About G.R.I.T.

The GRIT project is a unique 12-week program available to 50 kids aged between 9-15 who do not currently lead an active lifestyle and live on the Gold Coast. We are building a team of young Australians to help complete a program that is the first of its kind in the world. This is a cutting edge development that will change the lives of so many children and adults in the future. The program is led by a group of professionals to take good care of your kids, including Physiotherapists, Exercise Scientists, Dietitians, Nurses, Psychologists and Fitness Coaches.

"Our Mission Is To Build Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour to Help Kids Lead Healthy and Happy Lives.” Felicity Cohen, CEO of WLSA

The purpose of GRIT Project is to provide insights to help improve the health, ﬁtness and mindfulness of inactive children. Your child has the opportunity to take part in this free program that could empower not only themselves but the future Australian generations to thrive in life with the right skills, knowledge and behaviour. The GRIT Project is a collaboration by various experts who share the same mission: to create healthier kids of the future by working with the wider community to reduce obesity and put a stop to what is a huge problem.

WHY G.R.I.T.

Growth

Resilience

Insights

Thrive

Scope & Eligibility

What Is Involved?

To help us evaluate our program and the progress of your child, your child will attend indirect calorimetry analysis, psychology and dietary assessment at the start and end of the program. The 12-week program includes 3 x 30 mins weekly exercise sessions held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, as well as fun workshops on nutrition and mindful living.

GRIT participants will receive a GRIT Pack, which includes:

A heart rate monitor*

A chest strap*

A journal

A GRIT t-shirt

A visor

A drink bottle

*Heart rate monitor and chest strap must be returned at the end of the program.

Who Can Join Project GRIT

Who Is Ineligible To Join

Hypertension - is defined as either systolic and/or diastolic BP ≥ 95th percentile measured upon three or more occasions

History or evidence of cardiac abnormalities

Family histories of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

Any chronic disease; for example, chronic asthma, kidney disease, diabetes, current smoking habits or an orthopaedic or neurological disorder that may limit ability to exercise, diagnosed attention deficit hyperactive disorder and use of steroid medications.

Pulmonary disease

Learning disabilities - As we are intent on formalising the GRIT program based on the results of the pilot program, and limited in resources to manage certain disorders, we regret this current opportunity is not open to children diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Tourette Syndrome, or Bipolar Disorder. We reserve the right to assess each individual based on their capacity to be an integral part of the program without physical, behavioural or psychological limitations. Our goal is to one day have the resources to establish a program that is accessible to all children; and, this pilot program is a step to building on that commitment.

Program Outline

The Week Before Program

Week 1 to 12

Who Is Ineligible To JoinThe Week After Program

Disclaimer:

Data collected will be used to map a blueprint that will lead to a program that can be developed to nurture kids healthy lifestyle during their prime years of growth into adulthood. During the program, the children and parents will be given feedback. All statistical data will remain confidential. Personal data may be shared with participants. All assessment results will remain confidential and will not be judged.