Physical activity of school children
Results of a survey of school leaders and teachers
Authors
Prof. Dr. Dr. Jürgen Kühnis
Eliane Schmocker, MSc
Movement-friendly schools can have a significant impact on keeping children healthy. In order to set effective measures, a study was conducted in 2021.
The given structures at the schools are one point. Ideally, these should be optimized in line with requirements. On the other hand, it is important to motivate teachers, but also to promote them through targeted further training measures.
Further studies
BMI Monitoring Liechtenstein 2019 Children
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Liechtenstein, 2004-2018
According to recent analysis for 2018 (Table 2 and Figure 2), 15.6% of children in Liechtenstein are considered overweight or obese across all
School levels considered, 15.6% of children and adolescents are considered overweight, of which 3.8% are
obese. Across all years of investigation and age groups, and consistent with findings
from Switzerland [2-3], the overall prevalence of overweight has been stable for years.
BMI Monitoring Liechtenstein 2017 Children
Information on overweight and obesity in children can be derived from BMI data from screening examinations in Liechtenstein since 2004.
Read the exciting report (Synthesis 2017) by Prof. Dr. Dr. Jürgen Kühnis.
BMI Monitoring Liechtenstein 2004 - 2014 Children
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents in
Liechtenstein, 2004-2014
Synthesis 2015
Physical activity behavior of school children 2012
In this cross-regional cross-sectional study in Liechtenstein (FL, N = 157) and in the canton of Schwyz (SZ, N = 261), the physical activity behavior of schoolchildren in everyday life was investigated on the basis of selected indicators.
The study is based on two representative random samples of 5th primary school children (FL: 10.4±0.5; SZ: 10.7±0.7 years) and was realized in autumn 2012.
It was conducted in 2012 under the direction of Dr. Jürgen Kühnis.
Address for correspondence: Prof. Dr. Dr. Jürgen Kühnis, University of Teacher Education of Central Switzerland, PH Schwyz, Zaystrasse 42, 6410 Goldau; juergen.kuehnis@phsz.ch