Festival boosts children's fitness levels

Wed, 15 Jul 2015

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: