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Physiotherapy students promoting health and well-being of
school-aged…
Physiotherapy students promoting health and well-being of
school-aged children and adolescents in North Karelia, Finland
- Pilot project :star:
spring 2020 - autumn 2021
Cooperation with Karelia University of Applied Sciences, schools in the Joensuu region and North Karelia social and health services.
Aim: promote health and well-being, build a school physiotherapy model
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The recommendation for children and adolescents is at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity daily physical activity
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Schools have an important role in pupils’ physical activity and are a great influence on their lifelong exercise and physical activity habits
at least two hours of compulsory physical education per week is timetabled for children and adolescents (aged 7-16 years) in basic education
Currently, physiotherapists’ knowledge and expertise are underused in school healthcare systems
Pilot project
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The physiotherapy students organised physical activity groups, for example, exercise, motor skills training, and relaxation groups.
The physiotherapy students were involved in health evaluations organised by the school nurse, where health-promoting advice was offered to pupils.
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Feedback
from pupils, school teachers, school nurses, and physiotherapy students
The need for continuation of the activity and the importance of physiotherapists’ involvement in the school health care provision came up strongly in the answers of all participant groups
Discussion
School physiotherapy should be continued and developed for promoting the health and well-being of school aged children and adolescents.
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