Physical Activity: Policy, Guidance and Evidence (Primary)

Guidance and evidence to support physical activity in your school

Public Health England: What works in schools and colleges to increase physical activity

This simple executive summary provides an overview from the evidence about what works in schools and colleges to increase levels of physical activity among children and young people.

Engaging primary school children in physical activity

Access at this webpage webpage to read research, useful tips and training on engaging primary school children to learn about the importance of being physically active

Active Lives Children and Young People Survey

Research providing insight into children's attitudes to sport and physical activity. Read the report here

Department of Health: Start active, stay active: infographic on physical activity

For more of these inforgraphics, and to download this one go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/start-active-stay-active-infographics-on-physical-activity

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Last updated: 21 January 2025 15:21:03