Every Move Counts
National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
These are the national guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for Ireland. They have been adapted for Ireland from World Health Organisation guidance.
The guidelines help people in health, education, social care, sport, and local government understand how physical activity improves health. It encourages them to promote it and also gives advice to help people be more active for better health.
Publications
Every Move Counts National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
These guidelines cover:
- Babies, children and teenagers, including those living with disabilities
- Adults and older adults, including those living with disabilities
Every Move Counts National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: Chronic Conditions
HSE Physical Activity Guidelines for Chronic Conditions (PDF, size 6.8 MB, 20 pages)
These guidelines cover:
- Adults living with chronic conditions including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and others
Every Move Counts National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: Pregnancy and Post-partum
HSE Physical Activity Guidelines for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PDF, size 4.6 MB, 24 pages)
These guidelines cover:
- Women during pregnancy, and
- During the time from birth up to eight weeks and beyond, while their body recovers from pregnancy
Podcasts
Episode 68 - Physical Activity Guidelines
This episode focuses on Ireland's national guidelines for physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour. It looks at their importance, updates from previous guidelines, and specific recommendations for different groups, including people with disabilities.
Listen to episode 68 - Physical Activity Guidelines (video)
Videos
Videos will be available mid September 2025
Training
Wellbeing through physical activity
A 1-day in-person training for primary school teachers. It helps promote physical activity throughout the school day using a whole-school approach. The in-person training is approved for sub cover by the Department of Education.
Find out more information and register for the training - register.enthuse.com