Targets to aim for

Abstract

Supports the view that enabling pupils to set achievable goals for eating a better diet and taking more exercise can help them towards a healthier lifestyle. Describes the introduction of an award winning Lifestyles Campaign into two Birmingham schools, key features being pupil participation and student ownership of the initiative. Students were encouraged to set realistic, practical and achievable targets and to participate in group activities. Outlines the methodology used and asserts that the outcome of the campaign supported the hypothesis that the approach taken by the programme motivated pupils to become more physically active. Suggests that successful setting and reaching of targets may be included in each student′s record of achievement, thus reinforcing the importance of lifestyle and commitment to promoting health.

Citation

Harden, H. (1994), "Targets to aim for", Health Education, Vol. 94 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/09654289410798198