Melton Physical Activity Service

Dan has a passion for all things computers, from building them, to playing games on them. After finishing College in 2016, he didn't know what to do next, so worked with computers on his own. Overtime he became isolated, and as a result slowly lost his social skills, and experienced a decline in his mental health.

Dan's parents got in touch, it was highlighted that a Physical Activity Service may be able to help.

Melton Sport & Health team met with Dan, and it was apparent that he was very nervous about the thought of exercise, and didn't really know what we could do to help him.

After a couple of meetings, it was clear he understood the importance of being active, but didn't have the confidence to do it on his own. He slowly began to open up, and shared that he used to Swim 12 years ago, but had developed a fear of it. We put a plan in place to visit Waterfield Leisure Centre Swimming Pool, show him the Health & Safety measures that were in place. Then progress him to getting in the pool, then doing one length.

He worked with us for several weeks and gradually built up his fitness in the pool, as well as distance swam. He began to get into a routine of doing regular exercise and activity by swimming at Waterfield Leisure Centre, and also doing some cardio and strength work at home.

Before working with the Melton Sport & Health Alliance, he was completely inactive, and didn't want to go out and exercise, especially in public. With support and setting small goals, Dan's confidence has improved as well as his Mental Health.

"The whole experience has been great, as I thought I would not have the confidence to get back into the pool, especially with other people being there." -Daniel