In a sun-drenched town in Spain, nestled between the mountains and the sea, a secondary school embarked on a journey that would blend tradition, innovation, and movement into something transformative: the Sport, physical activity for education and health.

The presentation began with five educators from very different backgrounds, united by one goal — to empower their students, aged 12 to 18, with the tools of physical and health literacy. Each brought their unique perspective, and together, they created a mosaic of movement, learning, and well-being.

The Historian: walking through time

The  school's historian, had always believed that history was more than dates and dusty books. For him Sport, physical activity for education and health was a way to reconnect students with the philosophy of movement throughout the ages — from the athletic ideals of Ancient Greece to the revolutionary health movements of the 20th century. His classroom became a space where students debated the role of physical activity in shaping societies, then stepped outside to reenact historical games and training methods. History  was lived — and moved.

His motto as a teacher and member of the school's management team has always been: if it's good for the students and for the school, it's good for me. We see how healthy lifestyles have an impact on academic performance, behaviour and the school environment.

The Biologist: science in motion

The  biology professor, saw the project as a golden opportunity to turn theory into action. Her students tracked their heart rates during activity, measured lung capacity before and after walking challenges, and discussed the science behind physical activities and sport "What we study in books must be felt in the body," she’d say, leading students in short mindfulness activities to understand stress biology firsthand. Physical literacy became a living part of the biology curriculum.
As headmistress of the school, as well as a teacher, she has seen first-hand the importance the school attaches to physical activity and health education. Her school attracts families who want their children to learn more than just academic subjects, and it has received recognition from important institutions as a leading school.

The IT Professor: coding balance

The  IT teacher, was well aware of her students' screen habits. Passionate about tech but concerned about sedentary lifestyles, she integrated Sport, physical activity for education and health into her classes by developing a simple app that helped students track screen time and movement. She initiated "tech-free breaks" and coding projects focused on gamifying physical activity, showing students how technology could support, not hinder, their well-being.
She is currently one of the biggest advocates for the need for health-promoting physical activity at her school, even more passionate than the physical education teachers themselves.

The Referee: sports for everyone

The  local football referee and part-time teacher, brought a fresh energy to the school. She used the project to demystify sports and open access. "You don’t have to be a football star to move your body with confidence," she told students. She led inclusive sports workshops that emphasized fun, health, and teamwork over competition. Her sessions became a safe space, especially for students who had never felt at home in sports.

The PE Teacher: beyond the sport walls

The  physical education teacher, was already doing great work — but Sport, physical activity for education and health pushed him further. With the project, he connected his curriculum to what was happening in other classes. He designed new cross-disciplinary PE lessons, collaborated and worked with the biologist to evaluate the biological impact of different exercise types. His aim: to show students that movement wasn't just a subject, but a way of life.
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The Impact

Together, these five educators wove physical literacy into the very fabric of school life. Students began to see movement not as a chore, but as something that enriched their minds, bodies, and communities. They talked about sleep and screen time, ran philosophy debates during walks, created fitness-inspired apps, and designed healthy-living posters based on science.

In a school once divided by departments, Sport, physical activity for education and health built bridges — between teachers, subjects, and most importantly, between students and their well-being.

And in Madrid, five passionate educators showed what’s possible when movement becomes a shared language — across generations, disciplines, and dreams. 

Sharing with those 5 colleagues comfort the partners from Moving for Health that School, Sport are important settings for implementing the project and support the work already done.