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3. Establish a school health council
A network of relevant stakeholders (e.g. school staff, parents, local community groups, health organizations) and effective collaboration is necessary for implementing physical activity programmes in the specified settings (e.g. school, community) and to disseminate health messages on physical activity through relevant media. Such networking and building of partnerships requires shared values, mutual respect and skilful articulation of arguments among stakeholders. It also includes agreement on common objectives that bring value to all stakeholders.
A change of plan on physical activity requires leadership and multisectoral coordination. Where possible, this could draw on existing mechanisms or structures; otherwise, a coordinating team may be established with relevant stakeholders. Broad representation on the coordinating team is recommended. The appropriate roles for the coordinating team should be identified according to the local context and may include those suggested below: ¬ to coordinate actions of different sectors and stakeholders; ¬ to create an environment for stakeholders to pursue their strategies and actions; ¬ to facilitate the development and implementation of a national action plan and programmes, including resource mobilization; ¬ to monitor programme implementation; ¬ take responsibility for developing coordination between different administrative levels (i.e. national, regional, local).
Learning Objective
The learning objective of this step is to give knowledge and skills on how to establish a school health council. Such council can include many different stakeholders and support the school in its policy to promote sports in school.
Online Resources
  • A guide how to set up a school health councilThe website provides step to step guide of setting up a school health council.
  • Establishing school health councilSchools should take action to promote a healthy environment for their students, faculty and staff. One way to do this is to create a school health advisory council to assess the school’s health status, make relevant policy recommendations and keep tabs on health-related issues. The council should include students, parents, teachers, administrators, other school staff and community representatives.
  • A guide for forming school health teamThe document Provides information on the people, who could be involved, actions to be taken, etc.
  • Promoting healthy youth, schools and communitiesA guidelines for health councils. It provides information on the approaches of how to set up a health council and how to manage it successfully.

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