Tips for increasing everyday physical activity in sports clubs by encouraging using more walking, cycling, and public transport
Sports clubs can support children and young people's active lifestyles in many ways as part of their core activities. One easy and effective way to do this is to encourage cycling or walking. On this page, you will find practical tips and communication materials for increasing physical activity through everyday movement.
The most important task of a sports club is to get people moving, and all that starts with the journey to training. When people walk, cycle, or take public transport to training, they automatically increase their everyday activity levels.
According to the LIITU study on the physical activity behavior of children and young people in Finland, children and young people do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, as only 32% of children, young people, and young adults meet the recommended levels. This also applies to children and young people who are active in sports clubs.
The largest emissions generated by sports clubs often come from traveling to trainings, matches, and tournaments. Carpooling, cycling, and public transportation reduce emissions and air pollution. At the same time, they also teach sustainable and environmentally conscious behavior.
