Movement in Schools supports schools to introduce movement as a natural part of the whole pupils' day. The concept is entirely based on movement understanding.
The initiative is a national initiative that initially came as a government assignment to RF-SISU and was launched in 2018. The movement initiative in schools is aimed at all children in grades F-6, but especially those who are least active.
Today, it is up to each head teacher to decide on movement initiatives and the variation is great. RF-SISU's experience shows that the effects are greater if you make a joint effort in a municipality. When schools in many different areas are involved, conditions are also created for more equal health.
Make a Move's two pilot municipalities in Mölndal and Lidköping currently involve eight schools in each municipality. For one academic year, staff are trained and supported in how to use movement awareness to encourage children to move during the school day.
At the individual level, the aim is to help children have positive experiences of movement, develop socially and dare to challenge themselves. In the long term, children will feel better, succeed better at school and lead more active lives. The initiative also aims to build bridges between schools, children and the sports movement. Local associations can offer taster activities in conjunction with the school day, which can open up a pathway for pupils into the world of associations.
Physical activity in schools is based on collaboration with RF-SISU, the municipality, the school and local sports clubs. The Fritidsbank can also be a player in enabling a better range of play and activity equipment in schools.
Evaluation and follow-up of the physical activity initiative in previous schools show positive effects for both students and staff:
- Increased well-being
- Inclusion
- Boosting students' self-confidence
- Better ability to concentrate
- Increased learning ability
- Increased alertness
- Increased understanding of movement
Find out more and join the school movement initiative on the RF-SISUS website.
