Where are the session held?
All sessions are held in the USC Blatt PE Center located at 1300 Wheet Street in Columbia, SC. Call 803-573-6373 for directions.

Is there a diet you recommend?
We do not encourage “dieting” for children. We strongly recommend following the Food Guide Pyramid, portion control, and cutting down on sweets.

Who has the best results with the program?
The children who have strong parental involvement, who reinforce what is learned during the program and who encourage the children to be physically active at home, have the best results.

Do you set a goal weight to obtain during the program?
Our program focuses on living an active lifestyle; this includes healthy eating and adding physical activity to the child’s daily life. Although, we do monitor the child’s weight, we do not set a “goal” weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be working with my child?
The physical activity specialists are USC students majoring in exercise science with an emphasis in motor development. All students are certified in CPR and First Aid and have had courses in human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and health fitness.

What kind of results do you see?
Weight loss or weight maintenance is typically seen during active participation in the program. However, if the new concepts and habits are not maintained at home, weight gain after completion of the program can and does occur. Family support is vital to achieving success in the program.

Over 75% of all participants who complete the program gain no weight with during the program; yet they continue to grow taller. This is in effect a significant weight loss. The amount of weight loss is dependent upon the age of the participant, degree of adherence, length of time in the program, and family support.