1. Health Education and health promotion in Norwegian national curriculum Health Promotion is part of Section 9a in the Education Act, –“All pupils in primary and secondary schools have a statutory right to a good physical and psycho-social environment that promotes health, well-being and learning.” –“Schools are to be planned, built, adapted and operated so that consideration is taken to the pupils’ safety, health, well-being and learning. Health Education is part of different subjects –Social science, science, home economics, physical education

2. School structure and teacher training in Norway Teacher training college 4 years Teacher training in university Primary school Secondary school 5 years Upper secondary school

3. Observed challenges in Norway No allocated time for health promotion in school No teacher training for health promotion Current national approach to health promotion only at policy level –Has not been implemented systematically at school level