Active Schools
Sportscotland National Priorities
One of Sportscotland’s national priorities is to motivate and inspire school aged
children to participate in sport by delivering programmes designed to maximize engagement
with London 2012, Glasgow 2014 and the Ryder Cup in 2014.
Programmes include:
For further information visit
www.sportscotland.org.uk
Clubgolf
This programme aims to ensure that every child by the age of 9 has had the opportunity
to experience golf. Firstclubgolf is a six-week programme designed to give children
aged 9 a first introduction to golf in primary school. By using modified equipment
in a safe and fun way participating children will expect to learn some basic golfing
concepts and terminology. They will receive a positive first experience of golf
and an opportunity to progress onto a clubgolf 'Stage 1 programme' at a local golf
club or facility.
www.clubgolfscotland-youth.co.uk
Bank of Scotland National School Sport Week
The aim is to use the power and spirit of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games to inspire more young people to understand the value of sport and take part
in more sport.
Fit for Girls
Fit for Girls is specifically aimed at girls and young women who are least likely
to be physically active, who are not currently active in the extracurricular setting
and, in some cases, those who opt out of curricular PE. The initiative is aimed
at girls aged 11-16 with the intention of encouraging them to adopt more active
lifestyles.
Young Ambassadors
Since its beginning the Young Ambassadors programme has grown from strength to strength
and has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark for education and forms an important
part of the PE and sport strand of Get Set, the official London 2012 education programme.
Central to the Young Ambassador programme is the principle that young people age
14-19 drive opportunity, engagement and change for other young people aged 5-19.
The role of a Young Ambassador involves increasing participation in school sport
and PE, spreading the word of the Olympic and Paralympic Values – respect, friendship,
personal excellence, courage, determination, inspiration and equality – and promoting
the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sport Relief
A Bi-Annual event with Sainsburys Sport Relief miles being organised throughout
the UK to help get more people active as part of the 2012 and 2014 legacy plans.