Abstract (eng)
The mission to increase physical activity and integrate exercise within school life is an extremely complex endeavour. Accordingly, all aspects of the educational institution will be affected, moreover the new conditions require changes to personal conduct. This paper addresses obstacles arising as a result of implementing a “school in motion” programme. Focused interviews were employed to capture the multiple perspectives. Specifically, this semi-structured qualitative methodology allows differences between idealised claims and the school reality to be accurately identified, hereby, also capturing unanticipated facets. Ten teachers with relevant experience and insights were consulted. The participants included subject teachers, as well as specialists in sport and exercise. Of these ten, three also held management positions within their respective educational institution. The empirical study deliberately focused on secondary education, as the conditions are less favourable in comparison with primary schools, hereby yielding particularly insightful results. A solid hermeneutical analysis established themes related to this topic. In hindsight, it is clear that the idea of an active school can only be made a reality within an organised school environment. The implementation process is especially innovative and like all innovations, requires significantly more work and time than standard practice. For instance, transforming the school requires a great effort and there will be many difficulties to overcome. However, committing to such changes, does by and large pay dividends in terms of a positive impact on teaching, and school life in general.