運動好處多,健心又健腦。教育局於2021-22學年啟動「躍動校園 活力人生」計劃(“Active Students, Active People”Campaign,簡稱「ASAP」計劃),協助學童達到世衛MVPA60的建議,建立活躍及健康的生活方式,培養正面和積極的態度。近年來,聯合國視運動為社會變革的力量和可持續發展目標 (Sustainable Development Goals) 的推動者13。每年10月10日是世界心理健康日 (World Mental Health Day),讓我們透過運動或體力活動,促進SEN學童的心理健康,提高社會各界對心理健康議題及特殊群體的關注與支持。
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