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The Daily Mile program at St Ninians Primary School replaced the existing PE lessons for the children.
The Daily Mile program at St Ninians Primary School replaced the existing PE lessons for the children.
False (B)
After participating in the Daily Mile for seven months, children reduced their body fat by 4%.
After participating in the Daily Mile for seven months, children reduced their body fat by 4%.
True (A)
A third of parents believe that children need more exercise than they currently receive.
A third of parents believe that children need more exercise than they currently receive.
True (A)
Only about 20% of children aged five to 15 meet the recommended hour of physical exercise daily.
Only about 20% of children aged five to 15 meet the recommended hour of physical exercise daily.
Parents are generally supportive of reducing lesson time to promote physical activity among children.
Parents are generally supportive of reducing lesson time to promote physical activity among children.
The Daily Mile has been implemented in over 3,600 primary schools across 35 different countries since 2010.
The Daily Mile has been implemented in over 3,600 primary schools across 35 different countries since 2010.
Bright light has no effect on alertness or cognition according to sleep researcher Dr Rachel Sharman.
Bright light has no effect on alertness or cognition according to sleep researcher Dr Rachel Sharman.
The Daily Mile aims to reduce health inequality by helping the less fit and more overweight children benefit the most.
The Daily Mile aims to reduce health inequality by helping the less fit and more overweight children benefit the most.
Ellie Wylie initially started the Daily Mile program with the intention of just making children healthier.
Ellie Wylie initially started the Daily Mile program with the intention of just making children healthier.
The adult version of the Daily Mile encourages participants to engage in 30 minutes of vigorous exercise each day.
The adult version of the Daily Mile encourages participants to engage in 30 minutes of vigorous exercise each day.
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Daily Mile
Daily Mile
A 15-minute daily period of physical activity for children at primary school, involving walking or running around the playground.
Improved fitness
Improved fitness
Study showed that children participating in the Daily Mile improved their physical fitness by 5% in seven months.
Obesity in children
Obesity in children
A significant health concern, affecting 30% of 7-11-year-olds in England and Scotland. Linked to increased risk of future health issues.
Recommended daily exercise
Recommended daily exercise
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Time vs. Grades
Time vs. Grades
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Daily Mile benefit
Daily Mile benefit
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Daily Mile spread
Daily Mile spread
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Daily Mile's social impact
Daily Mile's social impact
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Daily Mile and Health Inequality
Daily Mile and Health Inequality
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Adult Daily Mile
Adult Daily Mile
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Study Notes
The Daily Mile: Benefits for Children's Health and Well-being
- The Daily Mile is a 15-minute daily walk/run around the playground, added to existing PE, for children.
- A study of 391 children showed improved fitness (5%) and reduced body fat (4%) after 7 months.
- This is significant, as 30% of 7-11 year olds in England/Scotland are overweight/obese, increasing health risks later.
- The recommended daily physical activity for children over 5 is at least one hour, yet only a fifth achieve this.
- Parents often underestimate the needed exercise.
- A key barrier to more activity is the perceived lack of time.
- Finding ways for families to be active together, e.g., walking to school or active video games, is key to more sustainable activity.
- Parents/teachers worry about lost lesson time, but gains in focus, attention, behavior are consistent with the Daily Mile.
- Outdoor time benefits brain alertness/cognition further.
- The Daily Mile has spread to over 3,600 schools in 35 countries since 2012.
- An adult version of the Daily Mile promotes similar benefits for adults.
- Children, especially those less fit and more overweight, benefited the most from the Daily Mile.
- The program could potentially reduce health inequalities, as obesity is more common among lower socioeconomic classes.
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Description
This quiz explores the impact of The Daily Mile initiative, a 15-minute daily exercise routine for children, on their health and well-being. Discover how improved fitness and reduced obesity rates can lead to better cognitive functioning and overall focus in school. Learn about the importance of physical activity and how parents and teachers can encourage more active lifestyles for kids.
