Physical Activity 4 Every1 (or PA4E1) is an innovative whole-school physical activity program designed to support NSW secondary schools. The aim of PA4E1 is to increase physical activity and promote a healthy weight among adolescents. Currently, adolescents are very inactive. Schools are an ideal environment to promote physical activity in young people as they have the curriculum, facilities, resources and access to adolescents to help them be more active.
A number of secondary schools in the Hunter New England, Mid North Coast, Central Coast and South Western Sydney Local Health Districts are involved in the PA4E1 program, with various roles being played by schools, Local Health Districts and the PA4E1 team.
Schools will be supported to implement and maintain 7 physical activity practices over 2 years (2017-2019). These evidenced-based practices have been shown to make a positive difference to students’ physical activity levels and their overall health. We believe that implementing the practices in schools is a team effort! That is why we have developed a suite of support strategies to work with schools to help them make positive changes for their school. The effectiveness of PA4E1 is being evaluated as part of a research project.
We are excited to be conducting the PA4E1 program and research, and look forward to working closely with schools in NSW. Thank you for your interest in the PA4E1 program!
Project Manager
