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8 of Clubs - Think About Your Mode of Transport

How often do you walk or cycle?

Have a think about how you get to school, clubs or day trips on the weekend.

By doing this you’re not only helping the planet but also keeping yourself healthy!

A cute art of a boy riding a scooter and a girl riding a bicycle

Imagine you’re on a fun adventure! Instead of your parents driving, ask if you can put on your walking shoes or hop on bicycles if available. This not only avoids traffic but makes the journey enjoyable and helps the environment. You could go different routes this way, like exploring a hidden treasure map! Plus, moving your body outside in the fresh air makes you feel strong and ready for any quest!

Let’s compare

Walking
Walking is an excellent exercise that gets your heart rate up, strengthens your muscles, and improves your heart’s health. Also, walking allows you to connect with your surroundings and enjoy fresh air. What birds can you hear? How many different coloured cars can you spot?

Biking
Biking combines exercise, transport and care for a happier planet. It’s great for your health and reduces pollution.

Driving
Driving doesn’t provide the same health benefits as walking or biking and non-electric cars contribute to air pollution.

 

A study in China, found that cycling to school was really good for your health. Students who biked to school had healthier weights, lower risk of developing brain diseases, felt happier and less stressed!1

Small changes CAN make a big difference – that’s what the 1% Kids’ Club is all about

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Walk Safe, Bike Safe: Tips for Kids

Start by brainstorming with the class about various modes of transportation.

  • Discuss common ones like cars, buses, trains, planes, bicycles, and boats.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and favourite ways to travel.
  • Discuss the benefits of walking and cycling with your students.
  • Explain how it positively impacts health, reduces stress, and benefits the environment.

Organise friendly challenges within the class. For example:

  • “Walking Wednesdays or Wednesday Wheelday”
    If safe and appropriate, encourage students to walk or bike to school every Wednesday and track their progress.
  • “Bike-to-School Week”
    Set a goal for the class to collectively accumulate a certain distance by biking to school.
  • Daily activity goal: children and young people aged 5 to 18 needs at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.2 Cycling to school is the perfect way to squeeze more activity into our busy lives.
  • Early habits: Encourage kids to cycle, scoot, or walk from an early age. This helps them learn road safety and promotes independent travel as they grow.
  • Consistent activity: Focus on doing small activities regularly rather than aiming for long walks or extensive bike rides. Ste small, achievable goals like daily steps or walking through a local park on the way home from school.
  • Community connection: Meet with other parents to bike or walk together!
  • Benefits of active travel: Choosing to bike or walk instead of driving has many benefits, including spending quality time with your child, x3 less air pollution, avoiding traffic jams and seat-belt dramas.
  • Role modelling: Be a role model for your child. Show healthy habits by making active choices, such as walking to the shops. Remember, you are your child’s superhero!

 

 

  1. Ding P, Ding C, Feng S. The health benefits of bicycling to school among adolescents in China: A propensity score matching study. Front Public Health. 2023 Apr 4;11:1049254. PMID: 37081956; PMCID: PMC10110905.
    https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1049254
  2. NHS. (2021, November 12). Physical activity guidelines for children and young people.
    Retrieved from NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-children-and-young-people