S16-1 Get Finland Moving programme
Päivi Aalto-Nevalainen

TL;DR
Finland's 'Get Finland Moving' program aims to boost physical activity across all age groups through cross-ministerial initiatives and policy changes.
Contribution
A novel cross-administrative governmental program to systematically promote physical activity through coordinated policy and educational measures.
Findings
The program evaluates each ministry's role in promoting physical activity.
Measures include integrating physical activity into education and workplace policies.
Initiatives involve improving lifestyle counseling and expanding physical activity guidance.
Abstract
With the introduction of the new governmental programme, the Finnish Government targets to increase physical activity across all age groups. To accomplish this goal, a comprehensive cross-administrative initiative called the 'Get Finland Moving' programme has been initiated, aiming to promote physically active lifestyles. The program is grounded in phenomenon-based thinking and leveraging a thorough evaluation of the branches within each of the 12 Ministries. This evaluation assessed each Ministrýs relationships, roles, and opportunities to promote physical activity within society. Over the past years, Finland has developed a comprehensive, well-managed package dedicated to promoting physical activity across all age groups. The 'Get Finland Moving' programme is poised to further fortify and expand the cross-administrative initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity. The…
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Taxonomy
TopicsResearch in Social Sciences
