A nationwide survey to research the effects of physical activity on students’ well-being, social inclusion, academic success and employability has been launched in Britain ©BUCS

A nationwide survey to research the effects of physical activity on students’ well-being, social inclusion, academic success and employability has been launched in Britain.

British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), UK Active and Scottish Student Sport (SSS) have established the survey to understand the activity levels of students and the associated benefits of leading an active lifestyle at university.

It is hoped it will be completed by around 25,000 students in Britain.

The British Active Students Survey (BASS) is available online throughout this month and the results are due to be published early next year.

Students who complete the survey will also be entered into a draw to win prizes such as a Suunto Spartain Trainer watch, worth £219 ($287/€247), and Amazon vouchers to the value of £50 ($65/€56).

The survey has been launched by British Universities and Colleges Sport, UK Active and Scottish Student Sport ©BUCS
The survey has been launched by British Universities and Colleges Sport, UK Active and Scottish Student Sport ©BUCS

It comes off the back of findings revealed by the SSS last year.

Over 5,000 Scottish students responded to the survey, which showed that active students scored better than inactive students across all the areas documented.

This included attainment, employability, person and mental wellbeing and social inclusion.

A total of 93 per cent of active university students said they believed they would earn a first or a 2:1 result in their respective degrees.

This figure was 81 per cent among inactive students.