Question reference: S5O-04120
- Asked by: Gil Paterson, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 29 January 2020
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Current status: Answered by Christina McKelvie on 6 February 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the benefits are for older people of participating in activities such as bowling.
Answer
Being physically active is one of the very best things we can do for our physical and mental health, Sport and physical activity can play a role in helping people in communities to be better connected, more socially cohesive, have improved family relationships, engage positively with their environment, and feel safer .