If you enjoy walking, but would like to try something more challenging, then why not start jogging?
Brochures
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Here are a range of brochures and booklets that you can download for your own use. We do not supply copies of the brochures. If you would like to order any particular brochures, contact the organisation who developed the brochure. Some of the HSE publications are available on www.healthpromotion.ie
Just for Kids
GIA - Fact sheet for Parents and GuardiansEncourage your children to be active their way and enjoy the rewards! | 
GIA - Fact sheet for Childcare ProvidersCreate a healthy environment which will support children to establish a healthy start in life! |
Get kids on the go bookletKeep kids fit the easy way with an hour's activity every day. | 
Little Steps leafletThis practical guide can help you and your family take the first steps to a healthier life today. |
Little Steps to being active posterLittle Steps to Being Active! Take your first step today. | 
Stretching for childrenFact Sheet demonstrating stretches for children. |
Little Steps to being active posterLittle Steps to Being Active! Take your first step today. | 
Step Challenge CardKids step challenge card |
Schools
Active 8 activity journalYou know an active lifestyle is important but sometimes it's hard to motivate yourself – we hope this 8-week activity journal will help you to get active and stay active. | 
Be Active ASAP LeafletThe Be Active After-School Activity Programme! |
Junior Cycle PE CurriculumJunior Cycle PE Curriculum. | 
Playground Markings BookletPlayground Markings & Other Traditional Games. |
Primary PE Curriculum Glance Cards.A fundamental principle of the curriculum is that children's current understanding and knowledge should form the basis for new learning. | 
Get Your School WalkingA Guide to Promoting Walking for Schools |
Get Your School Walking/Record CardWalk to school record card - 1 week | 
Get Your School Walking/CertificateWalk to school certificate |
Get Your School Walking/QuestionnaireGet Your School Walking Parent Pupil Travel Questionnaire | 
Get Active!Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sport: A Guiding Framework. |
Active School FlagRead all about this exciting programme that recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically ative school community. | 
Get Your School Walking/Record CardWalk to school record card - 4 week |
Get Your School Walking/SurveyWalkability survey | 
Get Your School Walking/EvaluationEvaluation questionnaire |
Get Your School Walking/Parent QuestionnaireParent questionnaire letter. | 
Get Your School Walking/Evaluation LetterEvaluation letter. |
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeGaeilge record card 1 week | 
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeGaeilge record card 4 weeks |
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeScoil certificates | 
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeWalkability survey - Gaeilge |
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeEvaluation questionnaire - Gaeilge | 
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeParents questionnaire letter - Gaeilge |
Get Your School Walking/GaeilgeEvaluation letter - Gaeilge | 
Active School WeekActive school week poster |
Youths
Cycle Safety - RSAThis leaflet will give you some tips on how to make cycling safer. | 
Discover CyclingAn introduction to cycling. |
GIA - Get active on your wayPromoting health through active travel. | 
Sample StretchesHere are a few examples of Warm-up & Cool-down stretches you could try before and after your activity |
Sample Warm-up & cool-down StretchesHere are a few examples of Warm - up & Cool - down stretches you could try after your activity. | 
Slí na Sláinte (path to health) Lets go walking bookletSlí na Sláinte means Path to Health. Developed by the Irish Heart Foundation in 1996, it is a health promotion programme to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk more often. |
Walk or step challengeWalk Challenge - record your minutes! Step Challenge - record your steps! | 
Volunteering in Changing TimesThe primary purpose behind this publication is to try and reawaken the volunteer spirit that once burned brightly in our communities. |
Activity DiaryThe Get Active Challenge! Start by setting realistic goals for physical activity during the next 2 weeks. | 
Discover Trail WalkingAn introduction to trail walking. |
Operation Transformation Step It Up ChallengeStarter stepper | 
Leg It Brochure - Let's Exercise Girls!The purpose of this booklet is to help you get more active on a more regular basis. |
Adults
Cycle Safety - RSAThis leaflet will give you some tips on how to make cycling safer. |
Discover CyclingAn introduction to cycling. |
GIA - Get active on your wayPromoting health through active travel. |
Sample StretchesHere are a few examples of Warm-up & Cool-down stretches you could try before and after your activity |
Sample Warm-up & cool-down StretchesHere are a few examples of Warm - up & Cool - down stretches you could try after your activity. |
Slí na Sláinte (path to health) Lets go walking bookletSlí na Sláinte means Path to Health. Developed by the Irish Heart Foundation in 1996, it is a health promotion programme to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk more often. |
Walk or step challengeWalk Challenge - record your minutes! Step Challenge - record your steps! |
Volunteering in Changing TimesThe primary purpose behind this publication is to try and reawaken the volunteer spirit that once burned brightly in our communities. |
Activity DiaryThe Get Active Challenge! Start by setting realistic goals for physical activity during the next 2 weeks. | 
GIA - Adult's FactsheetBeing physically active is one of the most important steps that you can take to improve your health whatever your age or ability. |
Be active for a happy heart leafletGuidelines for being active and keeping a healthy heart. |
Discover Trail WalkingAn introduction to trail walking. |
Getting Active To promote a healthier heartOne of the aims of the Health Promotion Service is to encourage people to become more physically active. | 
Getting Active To promote a healthier heart -BookletThis booklet will help you understand what the recommendations are for being physically active. |
Road to Good Health bookletLooking after your health is like looking after your vehicle – regular care and maintenance pays off in the long run. | 
Walk for Heart leafletInformation on routes and walking tips. |
Step Challenge CardAdult step challenge card | 
Leg It Brochure - Let's Exercise Girls!The purpose of this booklet is to help you get more active on a more regular basis. |
Leg It Brochure - Let's Exercise Girls!The purpose of this booklet is to help you get more active on a more regular basis. |
Families
GIA - Fact sheet for Parents and GuardiansEncourage your children to be active their way and enjoy the rewards! |
Get kids on the go bookletKeep kids fit the easy way with an hour's activity every day. |
Little Steps leafletThis practical guide can help you and your family take the first steps to a healthier life today. |
Little Steps to being active posterLittle Steps to Being Active! Take your first step today. |
Stretching for childrenFact Sheet demonstrating stretches for children. |
Cycle Safety - RSAThis leaflet will give you some tips on how to make cycling safer. |
Discover CyclingAn introduction to cycling. |
Discover Trail WalkingAn introduction to trail walking. |
Little Steps to being active posterLittle Steps to Being Active! Take your first step today. |
Older People
Cycle Safety - RSAThis leaflet will give you some tips on how to make cycling safer. |
Discover CyclingAn introduction to cycling. |
GIA - Get active on your wayPromoting health through active travel. |
Sample Warm-up & cool-down StretchesHere are a few examples of Warm - up & Cool - down stretches you could try after your activity. |
Slí na Sláinte (path to health) Lets go walking bookletSlí na Sláinte means Path to Health. Developed by the Irish Heart Foundation in 1996, it is a health promotion programme to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk more often. |
Walk or step challengeWalk Challenge - record your minutes! Step Challenge - record your steps! |
Volunteering in Changing TimesThe primary purpose behind this publication is to try and reawaken the volunteer spirit that once burned brightly in our communities. |
Activity DiaryThe Get Active Challenge! Start by setting realistic goals for physical activity during the next 2 weeks. |
GIA - Adult's FactsheetBeing physically active is one of the most important steps that you can take to improve your health whatever your age or ability. |
Be active for a happy heart leafletGuidelines for being active and keeping a healthy heart. |
Getting Active To promote a healthier heartOne of the aims of the Health Promotion Service is to encourage people to become more physically active. |
Getting Active To promote a healthier heart -BookletThis booklet will help you understand what the recommendations are for being physically active. |
Road to Good Health bookletLooking after your health is like looking after your vehicle – regular care and maintenance pays off in the long run. |
Walk for Heart leafletInformation on routes and walking tips. |
Get posture perfect GFLGood posture means you are more confident and more independent. It also means less fear of falls and less likelihood of falling. | 
Improve your balance GFLImprove your balance. This is something you can do at home after breakfast. |
Keep going strong GFKeep going strong. Improve your strength. | 
FitlineFitline flyer |
People with Disabilities
Volunteering in Changing TimesThe primary purpose behind this publication is to try and reawaken the volunteer spirit that once burned brightly in our communities. |
Activity DiaryThe Get Active Challenge! Start by setting realistic goals for physical activity during the next 2 weeks. |
Cara Focus Edition 7Adapted Physical Activity National Newsletter Edition 7. | 
Cara Focus Edition 6Adapted Physical Activity National Newsletter Edition 6. |
Health Professionals
Volunteering in Changing TimesThe primary purpose behind this publication is to try and reawaken the volunteer spirit that once burned brightly in our communities. | 
Driving men's weight loss programmes - The How To guideThis guide outlines practical tips for implementing male focused interventions. It seeks to assist anyone who is trying to interest men in their health – particularly those who are proving hard to access. |
GIA - Executive SummaryThe guidelines establish a national consensus, based on international expert opinion and evidence, on appropriate levels of health enhancing physical activity for the Irish population. | 
HSE Framework for Action on ObesityHSE Framework for Action on Obesity. |
Get Active!Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sport: A Guiding Framework. | 
Body Mass IndexBMI chart |
GP Exercise ReferralGeneral information leaflet. | 
GP Exercise ReferralGPERP health professionals handbook. |
Get Ireland Active Guidelines
GIA - Get active on your wayPromoting health through active travel. |
GIA - Adult's FactsheetBeing physically active is one of the most important steps that you can take to improve your health whatever your age or ability. |
GIA - Executive SummaryThe guidelines establish a national consensus, based on international expert opinion and evidence, on appropriate levels of health enhancing physical activity for the Irish population. | 
GIA - Children's FactsheetEncourage children to be active their way and enjoy the rewards! |
GIA- Get Ireland Active GuidelinesThe National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland. |
