Festival boosts children's fitness levels

Wednesday, 15 July 2015 00:00

Efforts to reduce child obesity levels on the Isle of Man have been stepped up.

Yesterday Manx Sport and Recreation launched 'The Fundamental Festival' - it's aimed at five to seven year olds.

The scheme looks to improve children's core skills of agility, balance and co-ordination.

We asked community sports development officer Mikey Haslett how the Island is faring in the plight to improve kid's fitness levels:

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