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Activity co-ordinators to boost health at schools

A new programme that encourages healthy living and physical activity among schoolchildren was officially launched by Glasgow City Council at an international conference last week. Nearly 120 delegates attended the 'Eyes Wide Open' conference on 17 September to discuss education through sport.

Nearly 120 delegates attended the 'Eyes Wide Open' conference on 17 September to discuss education through sport.

The Glasgow Active Schools programme, part of the 24m Scotland-wide Active Schools strategy, aims to improve children's health and well-being and increase their attainment levels at school.

The Glasgow programme will be delivered to both primary and secondary schools by a number of full and part-time Active School Co-ordinators.

Primary schools will be served by 31 full-time co-ordinators who will each develop activities at a small cluster of schools, such as sport, dance and outdoor adventure. They will encourage active play in school playgrounds, and promote walking and cycling to school.

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