Outcome 5: We support wellbeing and resilience in communities through Physical Activity and Sport Current Context: Connecting, learning, being active, and giving are four of the five ways to well-being, each of which can be achieved through physical activity and sport.
When asked through public consultation, 25% of respondents in Angus cited “lack of self-motivation” as a barrier to participation, highlighting the need to develop opportunities that support wellbeing and resilience within Angus, empowering communities to access them. Traditionally, Angus has an excellent school sport competition structure and residents participate in community club competitive opportunities. These demonstrate personal qualities, such as resilience and develop physical competencies, physical fitness, and cognitive skills, to aid lifelong wellbeing. There are also a range of targeted interventions supporting wellbeing such as Macmillan Move More and BE ACTIVE...live well, both supporting residents with health conditions. The pandemic had an impact on the resilience of communities. 68% of Scots are said to have coped well, however many have struggled. Sport and physical activity will play a significant role in re-establishing resilience and wellbeing within Angus communities.
