In the 1970s, 8 out of 10
students rode or walked
to school. Today there are
only 2 out of 10.
Over the past 10 years, the
number of children who are
physically active every day
has significantly dropped.
Schools that participate in
Ride to School programme
achieve an average of 5 in
10 students who actively
travel to school.
60 minutes is the minimum
daily requirement for
physical activity for people
under 18.
Students who actively
travel to school have better
concentration in class and ability
to understand their lessons.
Physically active students
are healthier, happier and
more socially connected.