The World Health Organisation recommends one hour of physical activity per day for secondary school students . However , a recent OECD survey revealed that less than 20 % of secondary school students get one hour of physical activity daily .
Physical activity
Above and right : Reaching your potential through sport at Sevenoaks School .
Physical activity at school promotes student wellbeing in multiple ways , including supporting physical health as well as mental health . For example , one study of a youth sports mentorship programme showed significant increases not only to participants ’ physical strength , but also to their mental wellbeing , resilience , and social connectedness .
Physical activity includes not only physical education , sports , and outdoor free play , but also active learning pedagogies , which have been shown to improve academic achievement .
The World Health Organisation recommends one hour of physical activity per day for secondary school students . However , a recent OECD survey revealed that less than 20 % of secondary school students get one hour of physical activity daily .
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