Author:
Fortin-Suzuki Seira,Berrigan Félix,Turcotte Sylvain,Beaudoin Sylvie,Dubuc Marie-Maude
Abstract
In 2018, the Government of the province of Quebec, Canada, introduced Measure 15,023, “At school, we move!,” aimed at implementing sustained actions that encourage students to adopt a physically active lifestyle. This measure highlights the importance of physical and health education (PHE) teachers taking leadership in their schools to foster regular physical activity (PA) beyond PHE classes. The Guide for Physical and Health Education Teachers in Charge of Physical Activity Projects at School was created to support PHE teachers in accompanying the school team regarding PA projects. However, a survey of PHE teachers revealed that 70% felt they lacked the necessary skills to fulfill this leadership role. A 5-year longitudinal research following PHE teachers, other school team members and students studied the implementation of Measure 15,023. This chapter provides insights on the issue of leadership by presenting enabling factors, challenges and considerations for the sustainability of PA-related measures.
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