Welcome to West Lothian Active Schools
Main Aim: The main aim of Active Schools is to introduce more physical activity into the daily lives of pupils through active travel, play and dance.
More people, More Active More Often - that's the message West Lothian Schools are reinforcing today as they take part in the Active Schools West Lothian programme.
This programme is a joint initiative between West Lothian council and Sportscotland as part of the Healthy Living Campaign. This is part of a national initiative identified as a key element of the Scottish Executive drive to get more people in Scotland active; a commitment outlines in the National Physical Activity Strategy.
Active Schools West Lothian offers school-aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. Active Schools is not just about encouraging more children to take part in sports and exercise.
The Active Schools West Lothian team has the equivalent of 11 full time staff working in primary, secondary and special schools. These co-ordinators are responsible for working in partnership to increase the range of quality opportunities to before more physically active.
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