MOUNT ALVERNIA COLLEGE

Mount Alvernia College, an independent Catholic secondary girl’s school, is leading the way in promoting the importance of movement with their new outdoor sports and fitness zone designed by Urban Play.

It’s widely documented that alarming numbers of teenage girls are abandoning exercise, putting themselves at risk of chronic conditions including depression, obesity and osteoporosis. New figures reveal that nearly 60 percent of girls aged 15 to 17 now report little or no exercise.

Wanting to encourage the girls to get moving and form healthy habits, the school’s vision for creating a motivating, accessible and inclusive space was brought to life with key pieces from innovative fitness pieces.

Selected based on popular activities for both group and individual training, the custom design encourages strength, speed, agility and cardiovascular fitness, all with the support of a customised digital app.

Guiding exercise, technique, nutrition and motivation, the easy-to-use digital platform has become a welcome addition to the health and physical education curriculum providing a dynamic and attractive space for growing teens.