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The most important arena for promoting physical activity among children and young people is school. This is where we reach all children, including those who are least active. The primary school curriculum states that pupils should be helped to develop all-round movement skills and good body awareness. They should be offered physical activity throughout the school day, for example, through pulse-enhancing elements in teaching, outdoor education and break activities.

There is much to do here. Building on physical literacy , schools can stimulate movement. For example, through the thoughtful design of indoor and outdoor environments or safe and secure school routes so that children can walk or cycle to and from school. Providing recess activities based on physical literacy has several positive consequences, such as increased community spirit and reduced bullying.

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