A movement promoter in the work community
Continuous / during an agreed trial period
Medium
No special requirements – possibly a shared communication platform, idea platform, or checklists
1–several leaders
How to do it
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Select a person in charge. Appoint one or more people in the team to be responsible for promoting physical activity. No special training in exercise is required, just an interest in increasing physical activity and a more active culture.
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Determine the scope of the assignment. Agree on how long the assignment will last and set realistic goals together. How can you increase physical activity in your particular work team? What needs or wishes are there?
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Rotate the assignment as needed. The assignment can be rotated, for example, during a semester or work period. The person in charge can, among other things:
- Maintain common exercise habits (e.g., walking meetings)
- Plan and come up with activities that promote physical activity
- Design the environment to encourage physical activity
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Use support tools. The “Annual Exercise Clock” method can be used to help with planning and ideas.
When someone in the work team has clear responsibility for physical activity, it is more likely that physical activity will be integrated into everyday life in a regular and planned manner. This supports well-being, community, and a positive work environment for both young people and adults. The person in charge highlights opportunities for physical activity and lowers the threshold for trying new activities. Role models are important in promoting physical activity among young people: leaders can use their own example to show that physical activity is part of everyone’s life and that you can be yourself even when it comes to physical activity.