Description
A simple school-based initiative in which children take a short daily run/walk during the school day, promoting physical activity, concentration and emotional wellbeing. It is widely adopted across European countries.
Topic
Promising practice - universal reach, very low-cost and highly transferable, teacher-led.
Tools & Frameworks
Good practice
Language
EN
Use it to…
Use it to help identify, adapt, and apply effective solutions for low-cost, universal physical activity initiatives for wellbeing.
Where to look in this resource
The whole document is relevant - it summarises the main characteristics of the practice.
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Health Area
Age group
Setting
Area
2.2
Brief description
School initiative for daily physical activity supporting wellbeing.
Country
Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK
Keywords
physical activity, universal prevention, low-cost, teacher-led, transferable
Resource Title
The Daily Mile