A survey by sportscotland has shown that a majority of Glasgow school kids feel healthier and happier after taking part in sport activities in school. 

The report, which looked at sportscotland's contribution to the Scottish Government’s Active Scotland Outcomes Framework, showed that 96% of Glasgow kids felt healthier after exercise, as well as 89% feeling happier and 80% saying that they have made friends through the activities also. 

Chief executive of sportscotland, Stewart Harris described the report as demonstrating "the life-changing impacts of sport participation."

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He said: “Scotland's sporting system has shown incredible resilience during what is an extremely difficult period for us all.

It has not been easy for Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport and local partners but there has been a shared commitment that has allowed us to continue to progress.

“We remain in the middle of a public health emergency, but as these findings show sport and physical activity is crucial for the nation’s physical and mental health and we are fully aware of the importance of sport’s role in the country’s recovery from the pandemic.”

67% of school children also reported that activities had helped them to become more physically active outside school. 

Minister for public health, sport and wellbeing, Joe FitzPatrick, said: “I fully understand the challenges faced by partners across the sector and the impact COVID-19 is continuing to have on national programmes such as Active Schools. 

"However, this important research gives us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the great work that is taking place across Scotland to ensure that people of all ages continue to realise the benefits of sport and physical activity on their physical and mental health."