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| PE targets met by 96% of schools in Scotland | PE targets met by 96% of schools in Scotland |
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| The vast majority of schools in Scotland are meeting physical education targets, according to the Scottish government. | The vast majority of schools in Scotland are meeting physical education targets, according to the Scottish government. |
| Figures show 96% of schools now give pupils two hours, or two periods, of PE every week, up from 89% last year. | Figures show 96% of schools now give pupils two hours, or two periods, of PE every week, up from 89% last year. |
| The statistics came as Sports Minister Shona Robison formally launched a £5.8m initiative for young people. | |
| She said Scotland was striving to become a "healthier, more active nation". | She said Scotland was striving to become a "healthier, more active nation". |
| A survey of schools also showed that 98% of Scotland's 2419 schools expected to be able to meet the PE target by August. | A survey of schools also showed that 98% of Scotland's 2419 schools expected to be able to meet the PE target by August. |
| In primary education, 97% of schools met the two-hour target, up from 88% in 2013. | |
| However, the number of secondary schools achieving the standard dropped slightly in the last year, from 91% to 90%. | |
| The PE statistics are part of a wider study of pupil attainment in Scotland. | The PE statistics are part of a wider study of pupil attainment in Scotland. |
| Ms Robison said the Scottish government would work with local authorities and sporting bodies to ensure the remaining 41 schools improved their performance in PE. | Ms Robison said the Scottish government would work with local authorities and sporting bodies to ensure the remaining 41 schools improved their performance in PE. |
| 'Sporting aspirations' | 'Sporting aspirations' |
| At the end of last year, Ms Robison announced £5.8m in funding for PE lessons over the next two years, to help schools capitalise on enthusiasm for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup. | |
| The funding was part of the Scottish government's youth sport strategy, which was formally launched today with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla). | |
| Ms Robison said: "Today's figures highlight the excellent progress that is being made across Scottish schools. | |
| "[The strategy] has been shaped by the Young People's Sport Panel and informed by the views of almost 3,000 children and young people. | "[The strategy] has been shaped by the Young People's Sport Panel and informed by the views of almost 3,000 children and young people. |
| "It highlights the importance of putting the views of children and young people at the heart of delivery and provides a framework for collaborative working to deliver their sporting aspirations." | "It highlights the importance of putting the views of children and young people at the heart of delivery and provides a framework for collaborative working to deliver their sporting aspirations." |
| Councillor Harry McGuigan, Cosla spokesman for community wellbeing, said councils made a "huge contribution" to sport for young people. | Councillor Harry McGuigan, Cosla spokesman for community wellbeing, said councils made a "huge contribution" to sport for young people. |
| "We want our children and young people to participate in and enjoy sport, but we need to create the right opportunities and we must celebrate their talents and successes," he said. | "We want our children and young people to participate in and enjoy sport, but we need to create the right opportunities and we must celebrate their talents and successes," he said. |
| "It is our collective responsibility to realise the aim of lifelong participation in sport. | "It is our collective responsibility to realise the aim of lifelong participation in sport. |
| "Councils provide nearly 90% of public sector investment in sport, including the delivery of the community sports hubs. | "Councils provide nearly 90% of public sector investment in sport, including the delivery of the community sports hubs. |
| "Local authorities and leisure trusts make a huge contribution to the delivery of Scotland's sport, providing opportunities through a wide range of activities and provision, to achieve better outcomes for our children and young people." | "Local authorities and leisure trusts make a huge contribution to the delivery of Scotland's sport, providing opportunities through a wide range of activities and provision, to achieve better outcomes for our children and young people." |
| Scottish Green Party MSP Alison Johnstone said the drop in the number of secondary schools meeting their PE target was a "real worry". | |
| "[The drop] suggests the Scottish government has taken its eye off the ball," she added. | |
| "We need proper facilities and proper coaching so that exercise remains attractive and enjoyable as our young people progress through the school system." |