New partnership aims to strengthen students' well-being in primary schools

Background

The proportion of students who genuinely enjoy being in school has been declining since 2009. Students report a lack of close relationships and meaningful interactions, leading to feelings of loneliness and poor well-being, which in turn affect their health. Research shows that only one in three children are sufficiently physically active. At the same time, we know that physical activity in school is beneficial for children's learning, well-being, and health, but many schools struggle to maintain physical activity.

School is a central focus in most children's lives. This partnership aims to address school-related challenges faced by Danish students (ages 5-16), such as poor well-being and physical inactivity. Danish School Sports and Centre for Childhood Health will develop, implement, and evaluate sustainable initiatives aimed at enhancing all students' well-being, learning, and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity through sports and movement in primary schools.

Project title: Sports and movement in a school context