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Smart Moves

Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools

Introduction

The Smart Moves - Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools is a State Government initiative involving the Department of Education, Training and the Arts, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation and Queensland Health. Smart Moves aims to increase student participation in physical activity and to improve the quality of that activity. It is widely recognised that physical activity is essential for good health and wellbeing, enhances students' educational outcomes, supports their personal development and promotes lifelong active lifestyles.

Smart Moves requires all schools to plan for implementation to commence in July 2008, and for full implementation to be in place by December 2008. Planning for Smart Moves - Guidelines provides support for planning, including specific advice on the six components that schools need to address and an implementation tool that assists in setting targets aimed at a clear expectation of where you are required to be by December 2008. The Smart Moves guidelines should be read in conjunction with Smart Moves - Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools.

Smart Moves and Smart Moves guidelines are available to download from the following links, along with supporting reports:

Smart Moves - Physical Activity Programs in Queensland State Schools (new window) 273k
Planning for Smart Moves - Guidelines (new window) 154k
Ministerial Review Report: Future Development of School Sport and Physical Activity (new window) 529k
Healthy Kids Qld Survey (new window)

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