Implementation of Physical Activity-Based Health Promotion Measures in Schools—Examples and Evaluations from Germany

Health prevention and promotion are increasingly important in the school context. Beyond physical education, measures focused on activity (PA) implemented to enhance students’ mental health. The first aim of this study was systematically describe two school-based health that were based idea active concepts against background German educational policies as well system. second assess process implementation quality potential outcomes identify factors promote or hinder measures. Both funded supported by insurance companies. measure Fitness at School approximately 1195 schools last thirteen years promoting PA-related projects schools. In Active NRW, best implement concept an awarded. results provide insights into conditions support PA-based discussed sustainable promotion. Overall, evaluation indicates financial investments health-prevention -promotion setting beneficial.