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Physical and sedentary behaviour

In 2021-22, one third (31%) of pupils from P5 to S6 reported that they engaged in physical activity every day while 3% reported they never did any physical activity. 

Pupils reported to be more sendentary during the weekend compared to weekdays, with one third (30%) reporting sedentary behaviour for seven hours or more during the weekend, compared to 7% reporting sedentary behaviour for seven hours or more during the week. 

Notes

This page was updated in May 2024. 

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