Article aiming to revise intervention programs targeted to health conducted in Brazilian schools. It was researched data banks Lilacs, SciELO and Medline, dissertations, theses and official documents. Ten programs of health and a reduced number of interventions were found in physical activity in schools. In the nuclei of supporting family health was identified weak participation of physical education professionals. It was concluded that intervention programs conducted in schools are reducing physical inactivity and integrating health education activities; and for programs that support family health it is necessary greater participation of physical education professionals.
Education; Health promotion; School