'Every child, every day': a study of Year 5 and 6 children's perspectives on the contribution of The Daily Mile™ initiative to classroom-based learning
Emily Davenport
(PGCE General Primary, 2023-2024)
email: emily.davenport@sky.com
Abstract
Amongst a context of global rising obesity and inactivity levels, the responsibility to address children’s physical health is increasingly falling to schools. While The Daily Mile™ walk-run initiative promises to address children’s inactivity, and offers a plethora of additional benefits, researchers have reached varied conclusions over its efficacy. This small-scale, mixed methods case study proposal aims to examine children’s opinions towards The Daily Mile; in particular, whether children believe the initiative has had any noticeable effect on their focus (cognition) or attainment. By considering the perspectives of those completing the physical activity initiative, this study proposes to make a valuable contribution to the emerging research field of physical activity and cognitive health.
Copyright: © Emily Davenport, 2025
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