Student Active Wellbeing Survey Returns

The British Student Active Wellbeing Survey is back for 2024 and we’re calling on all SSS members to get behind the sign-up drive.

Led by BUCS and promoted by SSS in Scotland, the survey is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom; collecting data that is integral to the future shaping of student sport in our country. In its last iteration, over 9,000 students participated in the survey.

Scotland’s universities and colleges have traditionally punched above their weight in the number of responses collected and we’re hoping this year will be no exception! With hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers up for grabs, there are plenty of incentives for students to complete the survey.

Crucially, we want to hear from students not currently participating in sport or active wellbeing too. A big part of our mission is understanding why students currently aren’t engaging with activities and shaping a path towards higher participation levels across campuses.

Students have until 16th December to fill out the survey and you can find the link to share here:

British Student Active Wellbeing Survey 2024

How to encourage sign ups

We want to see another huge response from Scottish students to the survey and we need you to help us!

Whatever your role in an institution, think about how you can reach your student population to encourage survey completion. Whether you can shout about it on social media, promote the survey in your sports facilities, or even target students before the start of class, every effort is really appreciated.

Below you can find some promotional resources from BUCS which can be updated with your own logo and imagery to share online or in print.

• Guidance document to support staff with promoting survey
• PDF version of the questions that are being asked within the survey (Please note, some; questions are conditional and only asked if someone has answered the previous question – so students will not have to answer all questions)
• Promotional material including social media templates and electronic adverts

Why not get creative with your promotional efforts? At our Active Health & Communications Forum last week, members came up with plenty of ingenious ideas to create some exciting social posts on the survey. Remember to tag @scotstusport and we’ll share the best.

Happy sharing!