The Scottish Executive has encouraged schools to promote physical exercise in recent years through a range of sportscotland initiatives which include: the TOPS programmes (resources for schools and training for teachers), the Active Primary Schools programme (being piloted in a number of education authorities) and the School Sport Co-ordinator programme. Funding of £143,900 has been provided for school sport co-ordinators who cover 13 schools in South Lanarkshire, in which Clydesdale is located.