Annemarie Tortolano from FARE presents the Active Play experience with Lourdes Primary School, Glasgow.

1. Annemarie Tortolano
FARE
FARE and Lourdes Primary
Children increase levels of physical activity

2. How an increase in physical activity was
achieved
• Staff and young people leading various fun physical activities that are inclusive to all
pupils.
• Increasing pupil’s access to physical activity during school time.
• Children and teacher’s learning a range of games using a variety of equipment or on
many occasions no equipment.
• Training Active Champs within the school, allowing them to continue providing
physical activity out with Active Play sessions to other pupils.
• Young people are able to increase their fitness level using their own creative skills.
• Adapting sessions to meet the needs of individuals.

3. Active Play is fun!

4. The benefits of Active Play
• Young people increase fitness, which supports weight control.
• It improves social skills and allows young people to form friendships.
• It improves decision making and problem solving skills.
• It enhances young peoples communication skills.
• Young people increase their teamwork and confidence abilities.
• Improves concentration within the class, which enhances performance.

5. Graduation Day!
All children involved completed a
HI5 award (SCQ level 2) which was
presented as part of their
graduation.
MORE PLAY = MORE PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY