Move More Cardiff is a city-wide movement that aims to make physical activity a normal part of everyday life for everyone who lives, works, learns and spends time in Cardiff.
Developed through a partnership between Cardiff Council, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and a wide range of organisations across the city, Move More Cardiff takes a whole-system approach to improving health and wellbeing through physical activity.
Move More Cardiff - A Poem by Duke Al
“Movement. Defined simply as an act of moving. Our lives are our very own movies where we play the lead role. We choose which direction we move in”
- Duke Al
The strategy recognises that being active is about much more than taking part in sport. Walking, cycling, active travel, play, recreation, exercise, gardening and everyday movement all contribute to a healthier and more active lifestyle. By focusing on these opportunities, Move More Cardiff aims to make physical activity accessible, achievable and enjoyable for everyone.
At its heart, Move More Cardiff is about creating a city where people are supported to move more through the places they live, work and spend their time. The strategy brings together communities, schools, businesses, health services, sports organisations and local leaders to remove barriers to participation and create more opportunities for people to be active.
The Move More Cardiff strategy is built around four key themes: Active Systems, Active Environments, Active Societies and Active People. These themes focus on strengthening partnerships, creating welcoming and accessible spaces, encouraging positive attitudes towards physical activity and supporting individuals and communities to become more active in ways that suit them.
Through Met Community and its partners, a range of programmes and initiatives are helping people across Cardiff to become more active. These include physical activity opportunities for older adults, falls prevention programmes, community walking and running projects, mental health and wellbeing activities, family-friendly Story Trails and research projects that promote active lifestyles and healthy ageing.
Move More Cardiff is driven by the belief that everyone has a role to play in creating a healthier, happier and more active city. By working together across communities and organisations, we can make physical activity a natural part of everyday life and help Cardiff become one of the most active cities in the UK.
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