Findings from the first study into the benefits of the Daily Mile initiative, which sees pupils take a 15-minute break from class to run, jog or walk around their school grounds – on top of normal breaks and PE lessons - confirm the scheme improves children’s fitness, body composition and activity levels.
The Daily Mile was founded in 2012 by former headteacher of St Ninians Primary School in Stirling, Elaine Wyllie, to improve the fitness of her pupils. The initiative, which has the backing of the Scottish Government, has now been adopted by more than 3,500 schools in 31 countries.
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