Resources

The Schools on the Move Handbook is your comprehensive guide to all you need to know for the implementation of this project. It covers;

Background information on walking, indoor rowing, physical activity and pedometers

• Why is the promotion of physical activity important?
• How much physical activity should young people do?
• How many steps a day should young people do?
• Pedometers: what are they and how are they useful?
• Odometers: what are they and how are they useful?
• What can schools do?
• How SOTM fits in
• SOTM pilot findings

Step by Step SOTM Implementation guidelines

• SOTM implementation tips
• SOTM support materials
• Step by step implementation guide

Supporting information and ideas

• Making the case
• Getting others involved
• Launching the programme
• Spreading the word
• Maintaining momentum
• The core SOTM challenges
• Monthly promotions

Curriculum Ideas for both Key stage 2 & 3

• PE
• Maths
• Science
• Geography
• PSHE
• Indoor Rowing

Templates and support materials

Frequently asked questions

Whether you are part of the SOTM project or not, this guide will give you lots of useful ideas and tips on how to implement a pedometer scheme into your school or setting.

To download the complete handbook, click here.