Image: Scottish schools are providing more PE lessons

New figures published by the Scottish Government have revealed that schools across the country are delivering more physical education (PE) lessons each week.

According to the Healthy Living survey, 84 per cent of primary schools now provide at least two hours of PE lessons a week - up from 3 per cent in 2004-05, the last time the survey was conducted.

Meanwhile, 92 per cent of secondary schools are delivering two periods of PE across S1 to S4 level - up from 46 per cent in 2004-05.

The Scottish Government has pledged to provide all primary and secondary school students with at least two hours or two periods of PE respectively each week by 2014.

Scottish sport minister Shona Robison said: "While we still have some way to go, these statistics demonstrate good progress.

sportscotland chief executive Stewart Harris added: "The figures are encouraging and show that significant progress is being made on meeting the PE targets in Scotland's schools."

Details: www.scotland.gov.uk