Belgium: physical activity policy snapshot

This snapshot presents strengths and weaknesses of national physical activity policy actions in Belgium. Compare Belgium with other European countries in our MOVING policy index.

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Belgium implements policy actions in all 6 areas of the MOVING framework. The highest assessment received was good, for the areas of public communication which builds behaviour change skills (N) and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, community and recreation (M).

Weaknesses were seen in financial incentives to promote physical activity, physical activity for all ages and abilities, and community initiatives to promote physical activity (M), alongside training for relevant professions outside of healthcare plus physical activity in the workplace (O) and physical activity guidelines (N). No national government policies were found on policies promoting public transport (I) and training on physical activity to those working in primary care and outpatient settings (G).

Much more national government policy action is needed on structures and surroundings which promote physical activity (V) as this is the weakest policy area, achieving a poor assessment. Greater attention should be given to improve design in all policy areas, but specifically in transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies (I).

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This country snapshot presents detailed results of the MOVING policy index for Belgium. Full index results are outlined in the MOVING policy brief (pdf), which compares Belgium with other European countries and explains the methods for producing this snapshot and the index.

The index assesses if national government policy actions exist across all areas of the MOVING framework and, if so, how well designed they are. We produced this assessment by benchmarking policies from Belgium, collected through a comprehensive scan. You can view all benchmarked policies in our MOVING database.

Overview of physical activity policy status in Belgium

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Summary of policies reviewed

The policies assessed to produce this country snapshot are listed here. For more details, consult our MOVING policy database.

Region	Policy name	Area	Benchmark name
Flemish	Bike@School	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Lucky Luuk	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	LUUK	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Doki on WheelsDoki op wieltjes	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Meester op de fiets – Project ‘Master on the bike’ – cycling lessons at school Project	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Megamaf MOEV!	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Local ‘landscapes inviting to move’ for primary schools	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Movement and sports activities for special education	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Nature related sports	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Sportsnack	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Rhéto Trophée	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Cross	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	School reception	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Local school sport activities on Wednesday afternoons	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Multimove	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Cycles	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Kidz On Wheelz	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	SportKompas	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Sports Incentives	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	(K)eileuke Paasbingo	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	The Daily Mile	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	The Golden Class – De Gouden Klas	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Woogie Boogie	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Dip? Dice. Do!Dip? Dobbel. Doe!	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Faut que ça bouge We have to move	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	My plan	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Points Verts Green Points	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	SNS Sport Na School SNS Sports After School	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Jme bouge pour mon club 2.0	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Purchase of sports equipment	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
French	Decree granting a subsidy for the purchase of a bicycle or an adaptable electric kit	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
	Sports Moves your school	M	Make opportunities and initiatives that promote physical activity in schools, the community and sport and recreation
Flemish	Flemish Region Trainers School (VTS)	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
French	Handisport School Programme	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
French	ADEPS Certificate of Sports Instructor Animator in Physical and Adapted Activities	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
French	Vélo-Trafic – Cycling in traffic	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
Flemish	10,000 steps – No steps no glory – campaign for workplaces	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
Flemish	Nudging	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
Flemish	Swap@workWisselwerken	O	Offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion across multiple professions
Flemish	Bicycle paths and bicycle lanes guidelines	V	Visualise and enact structures and surroundings which promote physical activity
French	The RAVeL	V	Visualise and enact structures and surroundings which promote physical activity
French	Verkeersreglement (Dutch) Code de la route (French)	I	Implement transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies
French	Vélo-Trafic – Cycling in traffic	I	Implement transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies
Flemish	Blue bike	I	Implement transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies
Flemish	The bicycle allowance	I	Implement transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies
Flemish	#Ikfiets #icycle To Work	I	Implement transport infrastructure and opportunities that support active societies
French	European Week of Sports_Belgium	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Survival Trophy	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	10.000 stappen Elke stap telt 10,000 steps – Every step counts campaign for municipalities	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Month of the Sports Club	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Flemish running week for schools	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
French	Handisport School Programme	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
French	European Mobility Week	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
French	Free spaces for health promotion radio campaigns	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	De bewegingsdriehoek The physical activity triangle	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep guidelines according to age	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Physical activity and sedentary behaviour for pregnant women and women who have just given birth	N	Normalise and increase physical activity through public communication that motivates and builds behaviour change skills
Flemish	Physical activity guidelines in the prevention and treatment of diseases	G	Give physical activity training, assessment and counselling in healthcare settings
Flemish	Physical Activity On ReferralBewegen op verwijzing	G	Give physical activity training, assessment and counselling in healthcare settings
Flemish	Actieve kinderopvang Active day-care	G	Give physical activity training, assessment and counselling in healthcare settings

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