1. Finnish Schools on the Move

2. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Background
Governmental resolution on policies promoting sport and physical activity (December 2008)
Governmental policy review (February 2009)
Aims
Implementing the recommendations for physical activity in all elementary schools in Finland:
7-18 years old should be physically active 1-2 h daily; the activities should offer variety and be appropriate for the age
Sitting periods longer than 2 h should be avoided
Maximum 2 h screen time daily

3. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Project execution in cooperation with:
Ministry of Culture and Education,
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and
Defence Administration.
Financing from the proceeds of the national pools and lottery.
Other major partners: Finnish National Board of Education, LIKES – Research Center, University of Jyväskylä, and many civic organisations.
Preparatory working group: –
Steering committee: –

4. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Already existing and new action models for making the school day physically more active will be coordinated
Adding more physical activity within and around school days; e.g. on the way to school, during breaks, and through implementing physical activity into different school subjects
A two-year pilot project with selected pilot proposals was launched in September 2010

5. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Pilot projects
Elementary schools, grades 1-9 pupils (7-15 years old)
21 pilot project ideas including about 40 schools all over Finland received in total € project funding for the school year (58 applicants)
Selection criteria especially versatility, geographical location, size, and type of school and student element

6. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Project objectives
I Making the school day physically more active and motivating the children towards physically active lifestyle
II Gathering basic information on children’s physical activity behaviour and physical capacity
III Developing the physical activity promotion know-how in school environment and in physical activity administration

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Project working methods
Supporting mentor network for assessing the starting situation, making the plans, and executing the actions
Continuous further education for teachers
Continuous dissemination of new best practices
New innovations
Use of technology and social media for promoting physical activity
Continuous research, follow-up, and evaluation

8. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Research, follow-up and evaluation
LIKES Research Center: research and follow-up • University of Jyväskylä: theses • Other partners: theses
Goals
Widening the knowledge base of the physical activity of children and youth. Documenting the pilot actions, describing the initial state, evaluating the project, and following up the results.
Questions to be answered
Do the students meet the physical activity recommendations?
Does the project affect the physical activity levels and the culture at school?
Does the project affect the students well-being at school?

9. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
General description of the follow-up
1. Overall follow-up of the project
Documenting the overall project and the project phases
Interviews
Summary to be used for external evaluation

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General description of the follow-up
2. Follow-up of the pilot projects
2.1 Broad follow-up, all 21 pilot projects ─ school level
Coordinators • Other people in charge
2.2 Expanded follow-up, 8 pilot projects ─ school level
Student questionnaires • Interviews • Observation
2.3 Specific follow-up, 4 pilot projects ─ individual level
Student and parent questionnaires • Physical activity measurements • Interviews • Observation

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Expanded and specific follow-up, questionnaires

12. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Expanded and specific follow-up, Webropol questionnaires

13. Finnish Schools on the Move 2010 - 2012
Specific follow-up, questionnaires and measurements
anthropometry
information and approvals
questionnaires
physical activity sensors

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Specific follow-up, activity sensors and activity diary 7 days
poster in the classroom

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