Active Schools in South Lanarkshire

Page last updated 23rd April 2010

Active Schools in South Lanarkshire is a partnership between South Lanarkshire Council and sportscotland, as part of the Scottish Government's Healthy Living Campaign. Active Schools is run by South Lanarkshire Leisure Trust on behalf of the Council.

Active Schools in South Lanarkshire is a team of co-ordinators who work across Primary and Secondary schools, providing opportunities for sport and fun physical activity.

The aim is for school-aged children to adopt healthy, active lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood.

In addition to encouraging participation in sports and exercise, Active Schools promotes increased levels of daily physical activity through walking, cycling and play. As well as providing new activities, Active Schools work in partnership with local clubs to promote opportunities in local communities.

Sports and activities organized or promoted by Active Schools are given below.

For more information about Active Schools, go to its web site by clicking here.