Pupils need to be provided with a range of opportunities to be physically active. In this way they will be able to understand how physical activity can help them to be more healthy, and how it can be a part of and improve their everyday lives.

• Healthy school criteria and evidence
• facts and figures
• case studies
• contacts
• resources and training
• links

For a wealth of information on physical activity and the national perspective use the national Healthy Schools Programme website Wired for Health.