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ASF Research Findings

In 2018 a research team from DCU asked ASF coordinators from primary schools what they perceived the BENEFITS of participating in the ASF programme were for their school. This is what they said:

Less active children became more active

97.9%

Greater variety of physical activity opportunities at school

96.9%

Improves children’s concentration and focus

95.3%

Less active children more positively disposed to physical activity

95.3%

Creates a more positive school atmosphere

94.3%

Provides opportunities for student voice

93.7%

Improves teacher-pupil relations

90.6%

Encourages collaborative PE planning

89.0%

ASF Research Papers

'The Way That You Do It'

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Teacher Experiences Implementing the 'Active School Flag'

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'Ten Years Flying the Active School Flag'

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Physical Activity Guidelines

WHO Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Young People

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The National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland

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Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study

The Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity 2018 (CSPPA) study provides a rich insight into the experiences of children and adolescents throughout Ireland around their participation in physical activity, sport and physical education.

Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Survey (CSPPA)

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CSPPA Study Methods Infographic

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CSPPA Report – Infographic

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CSPPA – Physical Education Infographic

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CSPPA - Physical Activity Infographic

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CSPPA – School Sport Infographic

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CSPPA – Community Sport Infographic

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CSPPA - Active Travel and Sedentary Time Infographic

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Health Behaviours in School Children Survey

HBSC is a cross-sectional research study conducted in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe.

HBSC Report

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HBSC Video

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HBSC Exercise and Physical Activity Infographic

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HBSC Mental Health Infographic

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HBSC Mode of Transport to School and Mental Wellbeing

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