Health and wellbeing in schools
Physical inactivity and poor diet are driving obesity in the population and pose a major threat to future health globally. This theme focuses on improving the school environment to promote positive health behaviours. Whole-systems school-based interventions such as active transport, active miles and healthy school zones are equitable and thought to have sustained impact on embedding a culture of health that impacts on physical social and emotional health and wellbeing.
Funded projects
- HAPPY study: Evaluating the impact of active school environments on children's health and wellbeing
- IMprOVE cohort study: evaluating children's physical activity health and wellbeing
- Core outcome set development for school-based physical activity interventions
- Real-world evaluation of school-based physical activity interventions
- Evaluating the reach, potential impact and fidelity of a school-based physical activity intervention - The Daily Mile™
Impact
Staff
Professor Sonia Saxena
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Professor Sonia Saxena
Clinical Professor in Primary Care
Dr Bina Ram
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Dr Bina Ram
Research Associate
Dr Kimberley Foley
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Dr Kimberley Foley
Research Associate
Nancy Gullett
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Nancy Gullett
Research Assistant / Project Co-ordinator