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Motion · S6M-18068 · 23 Jun 2025

Scotland Celebrates First-Ever National Day of Movement

Lodged by Brian Whittle Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends Scotland’s first-ever National Day of Movement, a celebration of all forms of movement, organised by Movement for Health and its coalition members; notes that the National Day of Movement highlighted the benefits physical movement brings to physical, mental, and social health; understands that the event shone a light on the need for a more inclusive approach to physical activity, especially for the nearly 50% of adults in Scotland living with at least one long-term health condition who, it believes, often face unique barriers that make reaching global physical activity guidelines difficult; notes that the event attracted community and health leaders, political and government representatives, academics, and people living with long-term conditions from across Scotland to celebrate movement in all its varied forms; encourages the third sector, community and local government organisations to continue to play what it considers is a vital role in turning movement into something enjoyable and achievable, and wishes Movement for Health and the coalition partners future success promoting the importance of inclusive physical activity.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.