Physical activity opportunities for secondary school students: International best practices for whole-of-school physical activity programs

The World Health Organization ([WHO], 2018 ) encourages schools to engage with a multi-component, whole-of-school approach physical activity promotion. However, little evidence exists describing the practices of that successfully promote physically active school culture. purpose this study was explore and describe best “active” secondary schools. Three schools, each in different country (i.e. United States, Finland, Ireland), were identified as sites for investigation based on presence nationally established initiatives. Data collected one generated from several sources including semi-structured interviews stakeholders, field notes, three days on-site observation, artifact collection. Inductive analysis using open axial coding conducted ( Corbin Strauss, 2008 ). common themes related evident at site: an school-based leader, support community, many available opportunities. Successful promotion is possible if there motivated champion their efforts are supported. These created multiple opportunities students have developed strong