Schools across Denmark organise a range of physical activities designed to engage students throughout the day, regardless of their ability or fitness level. Teachers and school staff arrange and supervise the events, and in some schools, the oldest students take charge of activities. Organisers ensure that all students can participate and that the activities are both enjoyable and age-appropriate. The behaviour and participation of teachers is a vital part of  SCHOOLS’ EXERCISE DAY. Teachers leading by example and showing genuine enthusiasm can have a positive and motivating influence on students

The day often begins with a warm-up session for the entire school, followed by group exercises or a fun run. The day’s activities vary from school to school and can include team sports, obstacle courses, dancing and lesser-known sports and activities. The event is overseen by Danish School Sports, which provides schools with inspirational materials containing suggestions to make participation attractive and enjoyable. It also releases a new dance each year, which many schools introduce in PE classes before SCHOOLS’ EXERCISE DAY. A fantastic energy is created when an entire school—both younger and older students—move to music together.

Following the event, many schools present their pupils with diplomas stating their names and achievements. In many children’s rooms across Denmark you will find them proudly displayed as reminders of past SCHOOLS’ EXERCISE DAYs