Three by Three Initiative - Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh

The Three by Three initiative was devised to encourage students to get up and be active throughout the school day. The main aim of this initiative consisted of students being physically active in the classroom three times a day, using little space and time. Three by Three consisted of three different exercises to be completed three times throughout the day. Each exercise prescribed required no equipment, as only body weight was required to complete the various exercises. Exercises that aimed to improve the student’s aerobic fitness, muscular and bone development as well as functional movements were prescribed to each class group. Students were eager to participate in the Three by Three initiative on a daily basis in order to reap the benefits of daily physical activity.